Epinions Recent Reviews for anyamashiro

VA-VA-VOOOOM, what a vacuum!

Mon, 3 Dec 2001 03:32:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I am head-over heels for this beauty of a vacuum. Since I have an active 3 y/o son whose favorite game is "dirt, dirt, dirt" and two large hairy black dogs, a good vacuum is vital to my sanity.

I have never owned a brand new vacuum before,...

can you say trashy?

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:53:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - My mom passed this book on to me (she keeps the books she really likes) with a warning NOT to pass it on to my grandma because it was too sexy. She told me it was really interesting.

It is a book full of cliches and shallow, undeveloped...

useless waste of money

Thu, 22 Feb 2001 17:59:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I think my title says it all, but if you want the nitty-gritty details…

My son was two when he got his first bad cold last fall. He couldn't breathe through his nose at all and looked miserable. I managed to get him to sleep, but he woke up...

skimpy, but spirited

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 01:09:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I bought this cookbook after hearing an interview with the author on the radio. I already had one healthy, whole-foods cookbook (Whole Foods for the Whole Family), and this sounded like another one to add to my collection.

I was a bit...

Every busy mom needs this cookbook!

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 00:10:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I am amazed that there aren't at least a dozen other reviews of this cookbook already. I assumed I'd be one of the last to jump on the band-wagon, not the first.

While pregnant, I tried to eat healthy and focus more on whole grains and fresh...

Two toys in one!

Wed, 3 Jan 2001 18:57:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - My mom (Gwamma) bought this for my son last Christmas, when he was 16 months old. He crawled over all the other wrapped presents and behind the tree to drag it out when we were at her house a few days before Christmas, so he was definitely interested in...

watch out!

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 22:52:34 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I am so sorry I wasted 12.99 (on sale) on these things. I could have used that money for something MUCH more useful, I'm sure. I bought several cloth training pants for my son, but decided these would be good for times when we were out-and-about.
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mind-fluff (with a touch of gore)

Tue, 5 Dec 2000 22:37:00 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - When I first heard the ads for this movie, I though, wait a minute, is this a remake of Total Recall? Some man finds his double living his life with his wife and has to fight to get his life back? But no, the movies really aren't similar at all.
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so great I had to buy it TWICE!

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:48:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - The very first thing I did when I bought my new house is attack the overgrown lawn. My grandparents brought a non-motorized push-mower and a DR trimmer-mower and we all worked on the tall grass. After two hours, we'd mowed a small patch with the...

Deluxe Travel the World With Timmy: high quality fun

Sun, 1 Oct 2000 20:08:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I love Edmark's software. Every title I've seen is wonderful. My version of "Travel the World with Timmy" isn't the deluxe version, but I'm excited to see they added a few more countries. The original version has only Japan, Kenya, and...

drink alcohol while pregnant?!? (and other bad advice and falsehoods)

Mon, 25 Sep 2000 03:04:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I have a copy of this book. Unfortunately, the more educated I become on pregnancy and birth, the less I like it. It does provide some basic information about most topics related to pregnancy. Chances are if you have a medical question, there will be...

every parent should read this book!

Sun, 2 Jul 2000 18:08:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - Okay, so that's just MY opinion. This is a short, easy-to-read, down-to-earth book with a profound message. I wouldn't call it earth-shaking, but it's the kind of thing that makes you smack your forehead and say, "duh!" after you've read it. You feel...

End Cancer Now: the mother of all charity sites!

Sat, 1 Jul 2000 19:06:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - This is one of the first "one-click" charity sites I discovered. The concept is simple—you visit the site daily and click the button. Corporations donate money to charity based on the number of clicks per day. It's free to you and only takes a few...

awesome—YOU can do this one!

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 12:00:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I tried several aerobics videos, and I liked this one best. The emphasis is on getting healthy rather than getting skinny. I should mention that I've never been particularly well-coordinated. Most of the videos I tried had skinny, beautiful people...

don't be fooled

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:58:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - As an almost broke new mom with a husband in graduate school, I couldn't afford to buy a lot of baby toys. This gym caught my eye because of all the awards it had won. The manufacturers also claimed it was suitable for babies from birth to ten months...

tender and touching

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:07:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I first read this book when I was babysitting one night, and I had to wipe away tears because it was so moving. A dozen years later, I still tear up when I read it. I sometimes get a lump in my throat if I try to read it aloud or even if I try to tell...

My One-yr-old LOVED it

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 18:20:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I was a little skeptical when great-grandma bought this for my son's first birthday, bur he loved it! This is the perfect first puzzle for a young child because of the large 3D shapes and bright colors. It is durable, too.

My son initially...

awful, awful, awful, and disturbing

Thu, 8 Jun 2000 02:02:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - Yes, this is a high-quality movie with excellent performances and directing, but it is one that leaves you feeling beaten down, lessened, sullied, and wishing you hadn't watched it. The description on the box portrays it as some sort of "triumph of the...

Apple Power Macintosh G4 Multimedia: An Ordinary Person's Realistic Review

Wed, 17 May 2000 00:52:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - After reading all the glowing opinions here about the G4's, I decided to take the plunge and buy one. Since I already had a Mac, I figured I could use my old monitor and printer and save a little money that way, justifying the higher cost of buying the...

less than impressed

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 20:54:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I will be returning this to the store soon. I deliberated between this one and another—all the choice I had in the store I was in. I choose this one because the lid was made to be a "back" for the chair and because it looked sturdy and well-designed...

could be better

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 14:16:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I love the Veggie Tale series, but I have some serious reservations about this one. The music is wonderful, creative and fun and of the highest quality. It's even better than in a lot of the other videos. The graphics that go along with them are...

fabulous songs, jumbled message

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 13:18:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I love the veggie tale series, as does my 20 m/o son. This one has some of the most entertaining songs of any of them--really creative. They remind me of great musicals. The graphics are creative and entertaining, too.

I was rather...

Entertaining message for ALL ages

Fri, 17 Mar 2000 20:42:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - Of all the veggie tales, this is my favorite. I bought it sight unseen and am so glad I did. Not only does it keep my 19 m/o son entranced with its entertaining music and colors (one of his favorite words is "vee!" (video)), it also has a...

excellent resource for all couples

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 22:14:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - I highly recommend this practical book not just to couples having problems, but to all couples. It is full of simple, practical steps one can take to improve a faltering relationship or to keep a good relationship positive and loving. The examples and...

so disappointed

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 21:42:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author anyamashiro - After reading all the glowing reviews of this camera, I decided it was the one for me. The main thing I was looking for was an auto-focus camera that would take great photos of my son.

Since he was born, I had been using a huge, clunky 50mm...