Epinions Recent Reviews for dianelr

We've Always Enjoyed It

Fri, 8 Sep 2000 16:42:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Sometimes it's very hot, sometimes the animals don't seem to be out and sometimes the trams are slow AND our family wouldn't miss it -- The North Carolina Zoo. Ever since we moved here, almost 7 years ago with a 2 year old and a 6 month old, we've gone...

It's Doing Better ...

Sat, 12 Aug 2000 01:03:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - We switched to Road Runner service after many years using a local ISP because it was going to improve my husband's telecommuting. I will be upfront and say that in the beginning I was not impressed! I had more reliable service from my old-fashioned...

Harry's Still the Best with My 9 Year Old

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:08:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - My daughter (now 9) and I have read the first three Harry Potter Books together and then she has subsequently read them numerous times. I can honestly say that she was a pioneer since she read the first book when it first came out and before the series...

Quicken Basic 2000: Still Great!

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:44:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I've used successive versions of Quicken over the last 7+ years. It's been so long I don't remember when I started! After I get used to each "new" version (I have not purchased each new version as it comes available, I normally keep a version...

ePipo: No Longer a Mystery !

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:13:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - ePIPO has now moved from mystery to reality. After being on the mailing list for I don't remember how long, a couple of days ago I received the long awaited e-mail telling me that I could download the viewbar!!

The timing was good as I have...

Ofoto Online Store: How Can You Lose?

Thu, 4 May 2000 00:20:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - This is a gem of a service. I "accidentally" came across it right after taking a trip to Switzerland where I used a "borrowed" Digital Camera as well as my "point and shoot" one. I had always wondered what to do with...

Dash: Dash is Dynamite!

Mon, 24 Apr 2000 13:16:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Do you shop on the internet? Do you like to receive rebates? Are you a member of Bizrate.com? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I suggest you try out Dash.com.

Dash is a non-intrusive way to know whether you will get a...

Quicken TurboTax: Do Taxes Your Way

Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:36:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - This is the second year I've used TurboTax and I will probably do so next year. This year I also used the electronic filing service (getting a rebate for doing so did encourage me!). It does help that you can often purchase TurboTax and get a rebate...

Beenz.com: Still Trying to Figure it Out!

Sun, 27 Feb 2000 09:42:34 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I love trying out new web currency and related products. I love earning gift certificates or cash for my time! So far, I haven't figured Beenz out. I joined around 6 weeks ago to see what it was like.

Right off the bat I noticed that many...

MoneyforMail.com: Where's the Mail???

Sun, 27 Feb 2000 09:35:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - So far I'm not impressed. I joined around 6 weeks ago and so far have received 2 e-mails (both from the same company!) that has netted me $.42. At this rate it will take me a long time to get anything ....

Like others I thought it sounded...

PointClick: Not for Me

Sat, 5 Feb 2000 11:16:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Okay, I've tried it and it's not for me. I find it too much work! I guess I like the more passive programs (alladvantage and winfire; still waiting on the latter to see where it goes!) or those where you are limited to a few sites a day (e-tour,...

As Good As Everybody Said

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:43:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - It's rare that we find a movie that is as good as the press it receives. By the time all the hype is normally over, almost nothing can live up (or sometimes down) to what you've heard.

Since the choices for movies that appeal to kids and...

This Isn't Hot Wheels!

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:18:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Wow! What a jump up for my son (and of course his dad!). At six he's already had lots of fun with Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver. When an injury sidelined him home after Christmas, it was time for something new. Since he seemed to like racing, Nascar...

The Action Never Stops

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:47:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Bought this for a 5 year old and he never stops playing! This is a little boys (and also big boys -- my husband likes to play too!) fantasy game.

First, he gets to pick which car he uses and when he gets really good he gets more cars to...

Edmark Corporation Trudy's Time : A Classic

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 19:58:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - My children first learned about this program in Kindergarten. It was one of the school installed programs that I thought worth purchasing. I think what makes it most valuable is that it isn't a reading, writing or arithmetic software program. There...

Madeline 1st & 2nd Grade: Boys Like Also

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 19:46:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - My children have enjoyed some Madeline Stories and videos and yet we never figured on there being a software product. So, one day we discovered this two disk set at a great price and since it sounded good we went for it.

These have turned out...

Winfire: Waiting to See

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 11:00:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Started Winfire a few days ago. First found out about it from Epinions. What I can tell you is that it is: 1. easy to install, 2. discreet (it only takes up about a half inch sliver on the desktop), 3. easy to use as far as setting up what...

FreeSampleClub.com: So Far a ONE Shot Deal

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:26:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - This sounded so great when I first heard about it! I love to get samples to try stuff out and I'm happy to answer questions on things to make sure my voice is heard in the market place.

Unfortunately, this happened all of one time (yes, 1...

StartSampling.Com: It Grows on You

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:17:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I recently reached the milestone of getting a "free CD" from Startsampling. This is not a program for the those of you who want a "quickie" return on investment. It's more the tortoise -- slow and steady.

First, you begin...

NFO Interactive: Is it To Be Heard or Make Money?

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:57:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I realize that NFO Interactive is listed under "Earn Money" and if this is how you want to earn money, it will be a long haul. I've belonged to NFO for probably 6-9 months. My sister introduced me to it. The appeal for me is that it's...

Blue Mountain Arts eCards: Lots of Choice

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 14:53:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - Blue Mountain Arts keeps getting better and better. Almost anything you can imagine having on a card is an option -- animation, music, and you can even record your own voice!

It has a pretty broad selection of card types. Like any of the...

Hallmark.com: Does the Job

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 14:46:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I have been a Hallmark Crown Card Member for years so bear that in mind. I've often shopped at Hallmark stores for cards because most often I found good value for the price.

When the company moved to have e-cards, I was excited as this would...

Etour: Seconds Do Add Up

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:41:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I too thought that waiting 3 months to get a $10 certificate wasn't necessarily the best use of my time. Then, I realized that I have my "start page" set to e-tour. So, as soon as I load up my internet browser, there it is. If I do that two...

FreeRide.com: The Best

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:35:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - This is my favorite!!!! To give you some perspective I also use e-tour, alladvantage and mypoints as far as accumulating points that become gift certificates or cash.

Just about once a month if not more frequently I receive a "$20 gift...

MyPoints.com: One of my Favorites

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:24:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianelr - I've been doing Mypoints for about 9 months. After trying several web-based programs to earn some money -- this is one of the few I have stuck with and highly recommend.

Just so you know, of the many ways to get points I get mine exclusively...