Epinions Recent Reviews for bpotter1

Oh So Warm

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:48:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - Received my first pair of Ugg boots for Christmas and I have fallen in love with them. SIZING I found my boots to be wide I did not size down thinking I would need room for extra socks. If I buy another pair I will size down since the extra socks are...

Easy Way To Start Exercising

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:06:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - If you want to get started with a walking workout this might be the place to start. I have tried treadmills and found them boring when someone recommended this video I decided to give it a try that was 7 months ago. The DVD is approximately 18...

No more getting burned with a toaster

Sun, 6 Mar 2005 16:46:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I just purchased The Hamilton Beach Two slice Toaster and after a few mornings of not getting burned when my hand touches the side of the toaster it is a success. Size and Design This toaster is White and approximately 10 inches by 9 inches. It...

Watch Out For The Substitute Teacher

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 13:55:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This is one of my preschooler favorites they just can’t have me read it enough. The idea of the book is that the teacher Miss Malarkey is sick and cannot go to school. Principal Wiggins hates when teachers are sick and he has to call in a substitute...

A rhyme turned into a clever book

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 07:34:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This is a song turned into a story with a few variations. The basic plot is little bunny foo foo is bopping field mice, foxes, woodchucks and bears with mud pies. The good fairy warns bunny if he does no stop she will turn him into a goon. But .....

A Silly Book

Sun, 20 Apr 2003 07:09:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This book is not a typical book that I would pick to read to children because of the name but for some reason I bought it a few years ago and my preschool class and older day care children have loved it ever since.

As the name implies this is...

George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine GR10A: Great Small Grill

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 09:26:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I purchased this grill at a local discount store for approximately $20.00. I choose it for its size and price. Size and design The Foreman grill is approx. 9 by 11 it has a shiny finish and is angled downward slightly. There is a light on the back...

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King

Fri, 17 Jan 2003 22:37:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This story gives some basic facts about the life of Martin Luther King.

The story begins with the birth of Dr. King in Atlanta and explains that his name is the same as his fathers except his father is a sr. and he is a Jr. It goes on to say...

I want the basic candy land

Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:54:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I am a big fan of candy land. I think it teaches many game skills to children 3 to 5 but this version is not the way to go.

Game Play:

The idea of the game is to take the characters to the picnic area by traveling on different...

Coastal Tool Online Store: quick and easy

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:18:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I was looking for a specific leatherman product The Crunch when I was given the coastal tools website.

When I typed the tool into the search engine at coastal tools my product came up. I had searched other web sites but could not find the specific...

run run as fast as you can

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:12:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - There are many versions of this classic tale and this board book is a new one to my collection.

I am sure you know the story of the gingerbread boy he is baked by an old woman and when the oven is open he jumps out and runs away. He continues...

A first Reader for Christmas

Sat, 7 Dec 2002 19:58:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This book is a first reader, which means it has 50 words, which a child who is learning how to read could read this story, independently.

The story is set on Christmas Eve as Santa prepares for his trip.

He wants to go go go but his sled...

Thats not Santa

Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:02:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I have had this book for many years. It is one I got from a scholastic book order.

The paper feels like manila paper and tears very easily.

It is a book that can be read by a First grade child alone.

I read it to my preschoolers and they...

Oriental Trading Company Online Store: High shipping cost but worth the variety of merchandise

Sun, 1 Dec 2002 07:56:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I have shopped with oriental trading for many years.

I have shopped through the catalog but the last order I placed I tried on line shopping.

My first look at the website I found overwhelming there were many different areas to choose...

Lands' End Online Store: Quick and Easy

Sat, 30 Nov 2002 07:35:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I have shopped at lands end a few times in the last month. I have found it very quick and easy

I ordered using the website for lands end and was looking for a specific product I had little difficulty entering it into the search box and coming...

She Swallowed What?

Sun, 17 Nov 2002 08:28:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This book is a Thanksgiving story about overeating done in a silly way.

On the first page you see and old lady arriving very thin and bringing a pie. As the family grates her she swallows the pie and goes on to swallow other things cider,...

Do you want to play Pollys?

Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:19:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This question is asked a lot at my daycare.

Children from ages 4 to 12 like to sit and dress and use their imagination with this toy.

Polly Pocket is a doll that is about 6 inches high and is sold in a package that contains 1 doll and...

oh those black flies

Wed, 29 May 2002 06:35:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - With the hot humid weather the black flies arrive and with them the large mysterious bumps around the ears and neck.

I found myself with these itchy bumps and after trying the usual products I went to the drawer and found gold bond.

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I want my tube

Tue, 7 May 2002 07:03:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I have an above ground pool and have made children who can not touch wear floaties but someone gave us a tot trainer so I let a boy who was almost 3 wear it.

The first year he wore it he was not stable in the water he would tip over very...

Sometimes It Looked like....

Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07:03:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I read this book over 20 years ago in Kindergarten for my student teaching. When I began teaching my own class it was one of the first books I purchased.

It Looked Like Spilt Milk is a book that repeats the same words on each page there is one...

Proctor Silex 3 Speed Easy Mix Mixer 62330: Easy mixer

Sat, 9 Mar 2002 07:24:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I have owned this mixer for the past 4 years.

The mixer is an attractive shape it is rounded rather then squared off at the front and mine is the color white.

It can be hung from a hook in your kitchen if you have lack of cupboard space.
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a favorite memory

Sun, 24 Feb 2002 08:07:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - Dr. Seuss would have celebrated a birthday this week so I thought it appropriate to write a review on one of the many books he has written.

The Cat In The Hat has a rhyming text which many of his books do he wrote them this way so that school age...

Lucky Or Un lucky ducks

Sun, 3 Feb 2002 08:11:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - This game was given to my preschool as a gift.

I had seen it in stores and thought it looked like a good game so I was pleased to receive it.

The game consists of 12 hard plastic ducks with color dots underneath. The four basic colors...

Open Up

Sat, 12 Jan 2002 08:54:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I have had the Proctor Silex can opener for over a year.

I expected when I bought it that is was a throw away meaning I would use it for a few month and have to buy a new one the reason I thought this was because the price was only 10.00 at K...

quick copies

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:12:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bpotter1 - I had wanted a copier for many years but had put it off because of the price of the copiers and the expense of the ink and cartridges to refill this copier for free from a book club.

When I received it I set it up immediately it takes up a...