Epinions Recent Reviews for cjensen1

Can't live without it!

Thu, 4 Apr 2002 12:05:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - The Rival “Smart Pot” Programmable Crock Pot is among the best gifts I have ever received (well, within the practicality genre at least). I particularly like that it comes in plain white so that it fits in with any décor. I just always have hated...

Stinkin' Dog!!! Stinkin' Bird!!!!

Mon, 21 May 2001 23:25:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Yes, we let our three-year-old son express his dismay with the adjective Stinkin'! Aiden is suddenly very interested in playing board games and so we are subsequently playing a lot of board games. Recently at a garage sale, Aiden picked up...

Fireman Small Gets Big Cheers

Mon, 21 May 2001 23:03:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - He pulls the truck into station number nine,

Walks upstairs one step at a time.

Close the curtains, gets in bed

And pulls the covers over his head

That is the part that I have memorized anyway. It came in handy recently...

This Cockroach Plays With His Food on the Forest Floor, Not on Your Kitchen Floor!

Mon, 21 May 2001 22:34:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Janell Cannon is the masterful creator of STELLALUNA and VERDI, two very well known children’s books. Cannon’s work is unique in that her star characters are the usually more disdained creatures of the human sentiment such as fruit bats, snakes, and in...

This book will make you feel happy!

Mon, 21 May 2001 21:59:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - If only we all could have such a tender, patient, kind, and inspiring older brother as Willoughby. Litlle Willa is tossing and turning and simply can’t sleep. She tells her big brother Willoughby on the top bunk that she fears she will have a bad...

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, Thisbody!

Mon, 21 May 2001 21:35:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Poor, dear, old Mr. Hatch lived a lonesome, methodical and dreary life. He would leave his house at 6:30 AM sharp every day to work at the shoelace factory; he would always sit alone at lunch and eat a cheese and mustard sandwich, sometimes with a prune...

Never Been Owling? This Tale Will Take You. . .

Mon, 21 May 2001 21:06:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - I cannot think of a better book to introduce your young child to the literary technique and effect of metaphor in poetic prose than Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. This book will take the mature ear back to a cold, still, snowy night of childhood when all...

Come on Baby, Light My Fire!

Fri, 27 Apr 2001 11:49:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - The Char-Broil C5 is an absolute great buy, particularly if you plan to entertain for a good number of guests. I am the sort of individual who will grill all through spring and summer, even into the beginning of autumn, every night that is. Thus, I...

We have the Ascend, and now the Metro!

Tue, 20 Mar 2001 10:56:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - We already have the Century Breverra Ascend car seat (see my review J), and are blissfully pleased with the quality, durability, comfort, and design of the product. We purchased the Ascend while Aiden was in that in between stage, that is, he could use...

Suitable for Us Humble Folks!

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 13:07:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - The wine I most prefer accompanied by a delicious poultry dish is a light and crisp Pinot Grigio. A Pinot Grigio is light in color and body presenting with a nose of tropical fruits and meaty nuts.

Ecco Domani is an inexpensive Pinot Grigio...

Lexmark Marks the Spot!

Fri, 16 Mar 2001 18:51:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - On Black Friday, my family actually hit the Best Buy. Yes, we are crazy; however, we did get a great deal on the Lexmark Z31, which we purchased for $20 after sending in the mail in rebate. We waited on line for about three hours all together holding...

Lard. . .Crisco. . .Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 08:59:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - I am a big fan of almost all Neutrogena products, but I have to draw a line at the Norwegian Formula hand cream. I love their Glycerin bars, Rainbath, light moisturizers, toners, shampoos, conditioners, and even the cosmetic line but this hand cream is...

One of the Best Chains

Wed, 21 Feb 2001 22:25:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - One of my favorite chain restaurants is Romano’s Macaroni Grill. I do prefer the Olive Garden due to the never ending salad bowl and the huge portions; however, the Olive Garden is what we do when we go to a mall 45 minutes north of us. When we go...

A Fun Feeding Frenzy!

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 23:36:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Hungry Hungry Hippos was one of my favorites as a child so this year we ordered one up from Santa for Christmas. Aiden had played the mini travel version (which doesn’t work so well) with his cousins and loved it so we figured that the real game would...

Save the worms! Save your sanity!

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:36:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - If I am begging my three-year-old son to play one of his games, I know it must be a winner. This is one of the most adorable children’s games I have ever played, and is definitely the best, most ingenious version of the formerly trite game of Go Fish!...

Does your child have this book?

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 01:45:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - “Do animals have mothers, too?

Of course they do-

Just like me and you!”

This is a superb book to read to small children, or to even make a game out of. The question/answer format of this text and repetition invites little children...

I am not a big fan of snow, but Dream Snow I love!

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 01:23:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - We are big fans of Eric Carle in our house. It started with that hungry little caterpillar, moved to that Papa getting the moon for Monica, and shifted over to that jumping click beetle. He has been with us through learning the days of the week,...

Everything? Yes Everything!

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 00:44:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Robert Munsch is the zany character behind a great number of fun and fabulous wacky stories. He is perhaps best known for his tender tale LOVE YOU FOREVER. In WE SHARE EVERYTHING; however, we do acquainted with Munsch’s indeed distinguished sense of...

It's Doodle Time Again!

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:33:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Aiden received Magna Doodle for Christmas this year. He enjoys this toy immensely, and he even shares it with me. This toy is far better than the Etch-A-Sketch I had as a child. Could anyone really ever draw anything recognizable on one of those...

"Soup for You!" and Playhut Too!

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:11:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - Our son Aiden loves to play basketball. We have an outdoor hoop for him to play with when he is outside, but it is currently buried under the snow in the backyard. It was knocked over and put to bed under a blanket of white snow for the winter. Since...

"Mommy, Can We Paint?"

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 11:33:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - I can remember life before I bought the appropriate art supplies for Aiden’s room. I thought I could save a few bucks and neglected to buy anything but tempera paint and paint brushes. I even used the paper from packing shipments (my dad’s job receives...

It Would Depend on Who is Asking

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 23:32:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - When it comes to lip care, nothing beats a tube of Weleda’s petro. free, lip loving lip balm, but in a pinch, and at half the price, conveniently located at your corner drugstore or on the grocery checkout line, you can pick up Blistex Herbal Answer Lip...

This Bagless Won't Leave you Penniless!

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 18:36:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - I was raised a firm believer in the magical powers of the Electrolux canister vacuums. I descend from a line a women that vacuum everyday (more likely due to the pets and children in their homes as opposed to true fanaticism). My maternal grandmother...

American Museum of Natural History

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 22:41:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Where can the C train local in the dank catacombs of New York City take you? The 81st Street stop . . .directly off the subway platform into the American Museum of Natural History!
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Good Clean Fun. . .especially if you follow my tips!

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:09:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjensen1 - My then two-year-old son happened upon the Matchbox carwash commercial and asserted that he needed to have this toy to clean his Matchbox collection. Now, I am a big fan of Matchbox. My sister and I played Matchbox cars all of the time when we were...