Epinions Recent Reviews for chelledun

Even Grinches will enjoy A Garfield Christmas Special.

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:29:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - It's that time of year when I force mr_chelledun to watch one holiday movie after another for weeks on end. We recently kicked off the 2009 season with A Garfield Christmas Special. Released in 1987, this touching made-for-television...

I'm lukewarm about the Antec Notebook Cooler.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:21:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I like nearly everything about my Dell Inspiron 1525 except for one thing - it gets extremely, inexplicably hot with more than a half hour's consecutive use. I have found this to be true with other Dell's I have owned as well and have attempted to...

The Container Store: I can barely contain myself at www.containerstore.com.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:01:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I've recently developed an addiction to A&E's Hoarders, a show which - amazingly enough - manages to terrify me into cleaning and organizing my home on a weekly basis. Enter http://www.containerstore.com/
,
which promises me the answers to all...

Tutto Italia is the quickest $100 you'll spend at Walt Disney World.

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:25:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - As much as I love Walt Disney World, I must acknowledge that relaxing, adult-friendly dining experiences in the parks few and far between. To the extent these exist, they are mostly located in EPCOT's World Showcase. As a lover of Italian...

The Marriott Louisville Downtown is well-located but lacking in service.

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:19:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - My little sis is now a proud resident of Louisville, Kentucky, so I anticipate lots of derby hats and mint juleps in my future. As part of our quest for an ideal home basis for these visits, we spent this past weekend at the Marriott Louisville...

This is just your average Springhill Suites.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:33:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Based on the name, one might assume the Springhill Suites Frankenmuth would be situated in some charming European town. In fact, it's located an hour north of Detroit, in a charming European-inspired town. Although this Marriott...

It's a bird! It's a plane! Actually, it's a whole bunch of planes.

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:27:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - For those of us who regularly drive through southern Michigan or northern Indiana, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo is practically inescapable. Large billboards touting its wonders line several major highways and their number seems to increase with...

Tea, Scones, and Sugar Overload in Downtown Chicago.

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:05:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Every once in a while mr_chelledun and I like to pretend that we're sophisticated, distinguished, and British by attending a luxurious high tea. Okay, the four to five courses of nibbles don't hurt either. This year for my birthday I selected...

This Cherry is Mild, Not Wild!

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:31:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - After rather lengthy hiatus, I recently returned to The Body Shop's website and discovered that a new product line was being offered which included Wild Cherry Body Butter. I love cherry scents and body butters, so I asked my husband...

Yosemite National Park: Beautiful, Awe-Inspiring, and Exhausting

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:34:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - A week at Yosemite National Park is almost certainly insufficient to see the whole 1200 miles of it, and mr_chelledun and I had a measly two days. Still, we covered some ground in our short time there, and I feel qualified to tell you that...

Goats and fine wine combine at Napa Valley's Casa Nuestra Winery.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:20:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - In describing Napa Valley's Casa Nuestra Winery, perhaps the website says it best:Casa Nuestra means "our house" and that is what most say it feels like here.I agree with "most" - out of the literally dozens of wineries we...

This Philosophy 3-in-1 is truly a piece of cake.

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:45:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - When I was a child, my wonderful mother and I spent many days, weeks, and months wading our way through the Little Golden Books library. We read these simple children's stories over and over, and I literally had many of them memorized before I...

We went bananas at the Holiday Inn Convention Center Tinley Park.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:55:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - We recently spent a sweltering summer weekend at the Holiday Inn Convention Center Tinley Park. You probably won't be lodging in this neck of the woods unless you have specific business there (in our case, a wedding). The hotel was definitely...

I feel inexplicably unenthusiastic about this face mask.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:27:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - At about $40.00 for five ounces, Thomas Roth Sulfur Cooling Masque is easily the most expensive thing I've ever put on my face. Thank goodness a little goes a long way - I bought this acne treatment product about six months ago and have only...

JW Marriott provides a great stay by the river in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:29:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Nostalgic childhood memories and a love of upscale Marriott Properties led mr_chelledun and I to the new JW Marriott Grand Rapids to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. Most visitors to Grand Rapids, Michigan think instead of the Amway...

Roosters is worth getting up early for!

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 21:07:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I can think of few things I love more than a great brunch. In fact, I insist on enjoying at least one every time mr_chelledun and I visit a new city. We selected Roosters in St. Louis based on its close proximity to our hotel (the...

This Olay Body Wash is surprisingly decadent.

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 18:39:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I'm currently on a bit of a beauty product diet. This means that I'm spending less time browsing Lush and Sephora and more time wandering the aisles of my local drug store searching for deals on soaps and shampoos. After a recent sniff test,...

Hess Collection is Overrated.

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 21:15:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Consistently making an appearance on the "Top Ten" lists found in California guidebooks and wine magazines, Hess Collection is one of Napa Valley's better known wineries. Unfortunately, it's also one of the priciest and most...

I saw too many humans and not enough animals at the St. Louis Zoo.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:25:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The St. Louis Zoo gets a lot of hype, mostly on account of being large, well-visited, and totally free. The free aspect is both a plus and a minus - while it's always nice to save a few dollars, the zoo was undoubtedly the most crowded one I've...

A Platypus Tour is the most fun you can have in Napa Valley!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:40:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The hills and valleys of California wine country can be a little overwhelming for the uninitiated. In an attempt to get the lay of the land, we decided to spend our first full day in Napa Valley with Platypus California Wine Country...

Noodles & Company: It's just a bunch of noodles.

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:30:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I have extremely mixed feelings about Noodles & Company. On the one hand, this is a soulless corporate chain charging big bucks for basic noodles, one of the few food items I actually am able to make at home. On the other...

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - WOW!

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:55:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Every once in a while, during the course of visiting a city's "must-see" tourist attractions so I can check things off my list, a place catches me by surprise. Such was the case with Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand...

Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear: Finally, a contact worth writing home about!

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:54:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I've had a bad stint with contacts over the last several years. First there were the ACUVUE Advance, which started out strong but became dry far too quickly. Then there were the Bausch and Lomb Purevision, which were incredibly...

G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra: G.I. Joe: Is it as bad as they say?

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:43:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra centers around the adventures of Duke (Channing Tatum) and his buddy Ripcord (Marlon Wayans), U.S. soldiers entrusted with a mission of critical importance - the delivery of non-weaponized nanomite warheads to a secure...

Enjoy a nice glass of wine at Michigan's Tabor Hill Restaurant & Winery.

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:11:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - As those from the area know, southwestern Michigan is the Midwest's answer to Napa Valley. The area boasts a string of high-quality wineries complete with tours, tasting rooms, and - in the case of Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant - a...