Epinions Recent Reviews for chelledun

New Moon is Much Less Horrible than Twilight.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:29:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I'm obviously a glutton for punishment. Despite having absolutely loathed Twilight and swearing I would never see another film in the series I found myself purchasing a ticket to accompany my friend to New Moon, the second installment...

The Muhammad Ali Center is not your average museum.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I'm usually game for anything while traveling but as a non-boxing fan I was literally dragged to the Muhammad Ali Center during my last trip to Louisville. Don't worry, it was much better than expected, and I'd go so far to recommend this...

It's a very Muppety Christmas in Letters to Santa.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:38:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The Muppets have previously excelled in the holiday genre, with A Muppet Christmas Carol being quite possibly the greatest Christmas movie of all time. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa, originally aired as a 2008 television special,...

My LUSH Fairy Tale Sugar Scrub did not have a happy ending.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:14:43 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - LUSH products are a "love it or hate it" proposition, with different reviewers often taking opposing stances on the same product. This is typically because a particular product has a unique scent which is subject to personal preference. From...

Noelville: Where churches are made of gingerbread and topped with candy.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:07:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Hallmark is excellent at coming up with new ways to keep its patrons coming back each and every holiday season. Perhaps its most effective technique is the introduction of multiple ornament "series" which inspire a sense of irrational investment in...

Springhill Suites Indianapolis Fishers is yet another ho-hum suburban hotel.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:09:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Located in the Indianapolis suburbs (Fishers, to be specific), the Springhill Suites Indianapolis Fishers is somewhat convenient to everything and particularly convenient to nothing. In other words, I'm not sure what would compel one to stay here...

I wouldn't mind getting Snowed In at the House of Mouse.

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:30:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Disney has a record of creating memorable Christmas specials by packaging new content with classic cartoons. Anyone remember "From All of Us to All of You?" The most recent addition to my personal holiday collection is Mickey's Magical...

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...