Epinions Recent Reviews for blue1969

PalTalk: PalTalk: the USSR of ISPs

Sun, 6 Feb 2005 22:41:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - Coming to PalTalk was a real wake-up call for me. Being a US citizen, I was used to fairly free speech and the right to voice my opinions. Not so on this service! If you make a room name that a PalTalk admin personally dislikes, they close it down. They...

Not worth the risk.

Sat, 12 Apr 2003 15:28:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - When I purchased this baby pool seat for my son, what I had in mind was this: easier family pool outings in which baby could be included in the pool. It seems like such a good idea, doesn't it? Mommy and Daddy can let baby float peacefully in the water...

Is it worth the risk? You decide.

Sat, 12 Apr 2003 14:55:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - When I bought my 14' trampoline a few years ago for my four young sons, what I wanted from the purchase was this: good, healthy fun for the boys, including increased agility, balance, coordination and fitness. I also hoped they would go outside and jump...

Free Afternoon for Mom - Cheap!

Wed, 9 Apr 2003 23:51:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - It was a hot, dry summer afternoon and my four children were asking to go to the local pool. I was hot and tired, though, and just wanted to relax inside under the ceiling fan with a magazine. I decided it was time to try out the "Crazy Daisy" I had...

Switching to AT&T from AOL

Sat, 15 Jun 2002 19:49:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - As a longtime subscriber to AOL, I was nervous about switching to a new ISP. My choice, like that of many others, was based primarily on price (almost $25 a month for AOL versus $10 a month for AT&T). Although my time online is not unlimited on AT&T, the...

Finally....no swollen eyes!!!

Sat, 23 Sep 2000 02:07:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - When I used to use the Protein Remover Enzymes on my contacts on a weekly basis, no matter what brand I used, I had an allergic reaction to it and my eyes would swell. The eye Dr. just said to switch to using it only once a month, and replace my contacts...

Truly Childproof!

Thu, 1 Jun 2000 02:40:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - We had tried everything, from those pesky drawer latches that smash fingers (baby's AND mommy's) to the velcro glue-on straps that are supposed to keep doors shut. Nothing could keep my little guys out of the cabinets! Then we bought and installed...

Nipple Hickey Maker

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:07:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - Okay, so let's just say you are in the mood for a little self-torture. Maybe giving birth was just not enough pain for you. Go right out and buy this nice little nipple torture device!

At first glance it looks like a fine idea: a battery or...

Young, Neil: Live Music Is Better

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:51:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - Neil Young. What can I say about this man that can do justice to his art? He has written so many great songs. I don't think there is any other artist who has produced as much quality work as Neil. If you like country, you can listen to his Harvest Moon...

America Outta Luck

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:50:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - Well, I have been on AOL since 97. Much like your first love, your first ISP is hard to get rid of even if it's abusive. AOL treats its members like we are the ones who owe THEM something. They boot you offline if you go to the bathroom for too long...

Toddler Says NO!! to this bed

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:57:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - The first night we tried to get my two and a half year old son to sleep in his new bed, complete with new sheets and blanket he had picked out, he got into the bed, then said, "No, Mommy." He did not like the openness of a bed verses his crib...

Invaluable for New Moms

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:07:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - I bought this item used from a couple who had two of them that their twins had outgrown. This is so much better than a crib for the first 4 months or so, because it is small and cozy and the baby doesn't feel so lost in a huge crib. You can keep your...

Boys like bead pets, too!

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 16:41:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - When my oldest son was 8, he saw some of these bead pets hooked on a friend's backpack zipper. Bugs and lizards are always a favorite with boys, so we bought him this bead pet making kit for Christmas. He was thrilled! It comes with detailed instructions...

Help! I Need More Big Wheels!

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 04:52:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - We bought our first Big Wheel when my youngest son was three and a half. His trike had been broken, and he was too small for a two wheeler so we went with the big wheel. He loves it! It is easy to pedal even for small tots because of the adjustable seat...

Kids Love to Stomp!

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 04:39:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - We bought this rocket set for my son when he was 4 years old. He always seemed to be stomping around the house in big boots making too much noise, so we thought this was a way to put his stomping to good use. Sure enough, he loves to go outside on a nice...

No More Spills!

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 04:34:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - We bought these bubble tumblers for our 4 sons ages 2,4,6 and 8 one summer to see if it would help stop bubble solution spillage. They work great! The kids each have their own bubble supply and wand, and even if they drop it, we have no spills! Bubbles...

Trading cards are a tradition

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 04:24:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - My children started asking for Pokemon cards after seeing them at school. They wanted them to trade with their friends and to collect. At first I thought, what a waste of money, what dumb cards that they don't even play with. They only have them to...

Mega Tantrums

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 04:15:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - Santa got this toy for my son for Christmas this year. My son is 7 years old and loves to watch the show Beast Wars as well as play with the transformer figures. He was so happy to get this toy...until he tried to transform it. It was impossible for him...

Walker gives baby freedom

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 03:53:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - We bought this walker for our little boy when he was almost 5 months old. He loved to sit in it and play and just push his feet on the floor...he would scoot backwards. Safety may be an issue if you have stairs a child could fall down in the walker, but...

Swing saved my sanity

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 03:25:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - I got this swing for my colicy 2 month old baby boy. He was driving us crazy with his constant crying, especially at night, and I had been told that a baby swing could really help. So I bought this swing, and put my baby in it, and he smiled and cooed...

Great idea with some drawbacks

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 03:09:32 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - I bought this Baby sling when I was pregnant with my first son. I thought it would be nice to "wear" my baby...to keep him with me while I did chores and went for walks, while keeping my hands free. I wanted him to be next to me and feel my...

Mess Maker

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 18:11:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - If you like your house to be a rainbow of colors, buy this stuff. Yours kids will have lots of fun playing with it, but little pieces will flake off and fall on the table and floor. Once it is in your carpet, forget it. The little flecks dry out quickly,...

Goose Egg maker

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 18:02:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - I got this toy for my kids when they were about 2 and 3. I thought it would be fun for them to draw with, but instead they preferred to keep using a paper and crayons. At least with crayons they can have different colors. When my 2 year old would shake...

Great toy, wish it was more durable

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:51:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - My 4 year old got this toy for Christmas a few years ago. It was a lot of fun for all the kids! It is easy to use, fun to draw on and easy to erase. I liked it for taking in the car or to a friend's house to keep the kids entertained.

The drawbacks...

Fisher-Price Comes Through for Parents

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:47:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blue1969 - My great aunt bought this toy for my first son when he was born in 1990, and I used it for all 4 of my children as babies. They all LOVED it! Its a nice sturdy toy with no sharp edges. As newborns, they would lie under the toy and stare at the things...