Epinions Recent Reviews for gatorgirlie

Star Trek -- To Boldly Reimagine the Universe and Tick Trekkies Off

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:21:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Ok, I must preface this review with the following statement:I am not a Trekkie. I have had long and passionate arguments with various people (including the husband, who *is* a Trekkie) about the whole...

Cobra XRS 9960G Radar Detector -- Not a bad radar detector but not great either

Fri, 8 May 2009 09:49:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I received my Cobra 9960G for a promise of a fair and honest review within 10 days of receipt.Im a little late but due to various family emergencies and funerals (not to mention Ive had the flu for two weeks and have barely been...

San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Tropical, with no passport required!

Thu, 22 May 2008 17:09:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Our family just got back from a very nice six day, five night, trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico and I must say we have mixed feelings about it. Why? Well, read on... The Why Why did we decide to go to Puerto Rico? Well, we wanted to take our...

Marriott San Juan Resort -- Not Bad, but not Four-Diamond Material Either

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:18:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Our family just had the priviledge of taking our first-ever vacation together -- yes, hubby, myself and our toddler son. We wanted someplace fun and relaxing that wasn't too horribly far away and that didn't require a passport to get to. Call me lazy...

Air Tran -- I hate flying, but at least they made it bearable.

Wed, 21 May 2008 01:57:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I hate flying. I mean I really, really, really hate it. My husband has a fear of bridges and I have a fear of flying. Some psychologists might say it's because I'm a control freak, but that's not a proper discussion for an Epinions' review on our...

Step 2 PartyTime Kitchen--Repeat after me: It's ok to buy a boy a kitchen.

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:49:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I'm making my stand right here, right now. It's ok to buy a boy a kitchen. Really, honestly, guys let it go and accept that it's ok for men and boys to learn how to not only cook, but bake as well. I was sincerely amazed as how many of the moms in...

Sandra Boynton's Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs--What a fun way to teach opposites

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:07:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - If there's one thing the mom's group knows about me is that I love Sandra Boynton books. Their illustrations are bright and lively, the wording cute and rhythmic -- there really aren't that many reasons to dislike Boynton's books for toddlers and...

Sandra Boynton's Snuggle Puppy -- The ultimate snuggle book.

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:31:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Who doesn't like snuggling down with a younger child -- be it an infant, toddler or preschooler? In my opinion, there's nothing better than sitting down in a comfy chair with my little boy and reading stories to him, especially stories about how much I...

Sandra Boynton's Your Personal Penguin -- Will you be my friend?

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 14:39:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - By now, dear reader, many of you have figured out exactly how extensive my Sandra Boynton collection is. In my opinion, there's no other author out there who can compare with Boynton with regards to the toddler/preschooler set. She has written and...

Fisher-Price Intellitainer -- It may be discontinued, but get it if you can.

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:43:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - You, my dear, loyal, faithful reader must be pondering why I would write a review of a discontinued product. There are many toys that Aidan plays with, many childcare items I have used, that have been discontinued and I'd never write a review about...

Step 2 Kangaroo Climber -- Fun while it lasts

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:30:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Children's birthdays are the wonderful times of the year when you receive all those large items that you were thinking of buying for said child from your relatives. You know, that drum set you'd never really get your son but you (secretly) think it'd be...

Step 2 Sand and Water Table -- Messy, Messy Everywhere!

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 18:45:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - There comes a time in every mom's life where you look at your tiny child and think to yourself "Aw... I want to get him/her a sand box." You know you've done it, in fact I can't think of one of my son's friends who doesn't have some kind of sand box...

Fisher-Price Stack and Smile Crocodile -- Cute name... that's about all.

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:47:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - While most of my readers don't really know me, most can glean one piece of important information just from my user name. Gatorgirlie means just what you think it does -- I'm an alumni of the University of Florida (mascot: Albert the Alligator). It...

TooJay's: TooJay's Gourmet Deli -- Best casual restaurant in Orlando

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:24:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Ah, the beginning of December... the time of year that the Orlando Sentinel does its annual Foodie Awards (where people vote for their best restaurants in various categories). Most of the winners are obvious (at least to a well-traveled...

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock-- Do you wanna rock?

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:31:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I am such a video-game-ophile. Bet you, dear reader, could never have guessed that coming out of my mouth -- yeah, me, the woman who writes in Home & Garden, Kids & Family and Beauty. However, back in my college days, many a day was spent playing...

Melissa & Doug Jumbo Town Cardboard Blocks: Melissa&Doug Jumbo Town Cardboard Blocks -- Ok... you build the city and I'll be Godzilla!

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:09:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I received these blocks as a gift for my son's birthday last year (his first birthday) and I've held off on reviewing them until he was old enough to play with them well. By well I mean not giggling every time the stack mommy was building collapsed...

EZ Carry Floppy Seat Shopping Cart Seat Cover: Floppy Seat Shopping Cart Cover -- One big, floppy pain in the rear.

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:17:26 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I'm not one of those super-sanitary, OCD, baby-proof my entire house type moms. I'm the one who tends to look astray at ones who glow about spending $750 "baby-proofing" their homes with the latest technology (knowing full well that their beloved little...

It's like I'm bathing in a sea of seaweed with Lush's Big Blue Bath Bomb

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:27:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - One of my last trips to Lush was a few months ago and I knew I wasn't going to be able to get back to a store in some time... so I stocked up (of course). I bought stuff I like and I bought a TON of stuff I hadn't tried yet. One of those that fit into...

LUSH Sugar Rush Bath Bomb: Lush Sugar Rush Bath Bomb--As if I wanted to bathe in fruity pebbles (and pee)...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:39:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I have definitely noticed that my experiences with Lush are either perfectly wonderful or horrifically dreadful. There's rarely a middle road (though I am sure I've written about some average Lush products) with me. I like to think of it as the Yin and...

As with everything else in life,it pays to have The Soft Touch (by Lush,of course!)

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:08:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I love the local ladies at my Lush store (Florida Mall ladies shout out!). They're the most personable, friendly women and they always remember their customers. They're good little sales devils, I'll admit, but that's not a detractor on them at all...

Oh, Apple iPod Nano, how I adore you... let me count the ways....

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:17:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - I have been resisting the siren call of MP3 players for a while. After all, I rarely buy CDs and never download music... why in heaven's name would I want to purchase an MP3 player? What? To play the Frank Sinatra CDs I own? I can do that just as...

Playskool Simon Says Sit N Spin--It has the sit part down, but not the spin

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:24:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - You know, whenever I buy something on impulse, I always regret it. I should know, by now, to always... always... ALWAYS check Epinions before buying anything to do with my child or my home. What a lapse of good sense -- and this is from an Advisor and...

Bissell Flip-It Select Hard Floor Cleaner 7340: Bissell Select Hard Floor Cleaner -- Just goes to show... never trust company's advertisements...

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:49:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - So, most people reading this have already read my H
oover
FloorMate review and know how I feel about it. I felt it was average for the price and was enticed with the thought of purchasing a Bissell Select Hard Floor...

Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons -- Makes bathtime even more fun

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:50:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - If there's one thing my son loves, loves, loves, it's water. Sprinklers, hoses, pools, bath -- if it involves water, he's there and ready to party. Lately he's been going through a swing where he doesn't really want "toys" in his bath -- no more...

InCase Sports Armband for iPod Nano -- Takes the iPod out of your bra.

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:13:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gatorgirlie - Many of you are, right now, asking why in the world my iPod would be stuck in my bra. Well, for months now I've been running around 6 miles a week and during those runs I use my iPod. Sometimes I'm pushing a stroller and sometimes I'm alone and it's...