Epinions Recent Reviews for hlbirk

Rock On with Sony PHC-Z10

Fri, 6 Jun 2003 22:29:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - About 2 years ago I went in search of a small stereo for the workout room. I didn't want anything too big since it was a fairly small space, but I wanted quality sound, a small footprint and the capability of CD usage. What I found was the Sony PHC-Z10...

Adding & Subtracting CD-ROM: My First Math Adventure: Adding and Subtracting

Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:39:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - My parents are always asking what they can get the kids for gifts that are real and practical. Christmas 2002 was no different. I had suggested computer games since we had a few that we'd outgrown. Having to buy for 3 kids, 3 grandkids, starting a...

An Extraordinary Egg by Leo Lionni

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 20:09:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - I'm laughing as I begin this review because of a comment my 5 year old son made when we were reading this book. The book is titled An Extraordinary Egg and is written by Leo Lionni. My son checked it out from the school library and it's in...

Hey Buster! You Suck!

Thu, 26 Dec 2002 12:10:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Alas, the old Bissell stick vac I've owned for 3 years has finally been laid to rest. Do things like that ever happen at a good time? No. Off to the store I run in search of a new cleaning device for my kitchen floor.

Not being a big...

Komodo! by Peter Sis

Tue, 24 Dec 2002 13:50:37 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - The kids are out of school for Christmas Break so I decided it was time to do some cleaning of bedrooms. Lo and behold, guess what I found! A SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOK! My 5 year old had this large, hardcover book on his shelf, buried, and had never even...

Get A Blassa or Razzo And Get Me Outta Here!

Sat, 5 Oct 2002 18:01:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Oh where do I begin? When my kids bring books home from school I'm always curious as to why they chose what they did. Most of the time it's pretty easy to tell...Clifford is normally a big hit. Lately my twin 5 year old boys have been choosing "out of...

Bubba and Trixie by Lisa Campbell Ernst

Thu, 3 Oct 2002 17:22:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - My son recently brought home another book from the library at school. I was a bit surprised when I saw that it wasn't a Clifford book. What he chose this time is titled Bubba and Trixie, written by Lisa Campbell Ernst. The book is...

Clifford's Kitten, Bad Title, Not So Great Story

Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:04:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - One of my twin boys, Cameron, that's now in Kindergarten, brought home Clifford's Kitten from the library last week. Our family has been big fans of Clifford and watch it daily on PBS while getting ready for school.

Norman Bridwell is...

A $10 Product That Beats The Heat In The Kitchen!

Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:08:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Let's face it, it's HOT! The weather has been extremely hot here in the Midwest and no one wants to cook. Wouldn't it be nice if we could at least "be cool" when we did turn the oven on? That's where Pampered Chef's Oven Mitt comes in...

Professional Small Saute Pan; Great As A Starter Pan!

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:49:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Whether you're more like Martha Stewart or Chef Boyardee in the kitchen, you'll probably find yourself reaching for a small skillet more than once. Pampered Chef's Professional line is absolutely the bee's knees of cookware! For $38 and a lifetime...

Don't Get Stoned! Er, Your Cookies Won't Be Like Stones!

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:10:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - As noted in previous reviews, yes I am a Pampered Chef Kitchen Consultant but I'm not here to personally sell you anything. If this product sounds interesting enough you may e-mail me for more information or go to www.pamperedchef.com and find a...

Corn Butterer from Pampered Chef! Gives New Meaning To "Sit and Spin"!

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:54:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - As mentioned before in my review on Corn Cob Nobs, I am a Consultant with Pampered Chef. If you have a Consultant of your very own, be sure to contact him/her to order one of these! If you don't have one you can e-mail me personally to place an...

Pampered Chef Corn Cob Nobs Helps Eating That Hot, Buttery Corn Much Easier!

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:09:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Yes, I am a Pampered Chef Kitchen Consultant but I'm not trying to personally make a sale here. If you do have a Consultant of your very own and you don't have the Corn Cob Nobs, I would very highly suggest you make a phone call! If you don't...

Oh Where, Oh Where?

Wed, 8 May 2002 22:32:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - The Director at my boys' preschool has decided to retire and as a small gift to each student, she gave them a book. One of my boys came home with Oh Where, Oh Where? by John Prater.

The first thing I noticed is that it's distributed by...

Best Lobster Lotion on the Market!

Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:09:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - The warm days of summer have finally arrived! The kids have been cooped up for far too long so we headed outside. Dressed in shorts and short-sleeved shirts we had a day filled with basketball, sidewalk chalk and friendly conversation with the...

Junie B. Jones Is A Party Animal

Sat, 6 Apr 2002 00:32:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - My daughter has been begging me to get her some Junie B. Jones books. I didn't know who that was. She brought home a book order form from school and Scholastic offered an 8-pack of Junie B. Jones books so I jumped at the opportunity.

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Go To Sleep Already!

Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:23:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Any parent that tucks their children into bed knows that kids have all kinds of excuses as to why they can't go to sleep. They pull out all the stops when playing the Delay Game. "I need a drink of waaaater." "I gotta go potty." "You forgot to...

Family of 7 Highly Recommends Maytag Neptune

Fri, 22 Mar 2002 14:05:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - We have owned our Maytag Neptune Washer for a little over a year now. With a hefty price tag of $1499 it wasn't an easy decision to go through with the actual purchase. Who in their right mind would spend $1499 on a washing machine? Weellll, I...

Time Marches On

Mon, 11 Mar 2002 17:04:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Being a fan of country music you can't ignore Tracy Lawrence. His personal life has had many ups and downs, just like the rest of us. On the Time Marches On CD you'll hear 10 songs that closely relate to Tracy. These aren't songs about losing...

Fast Abs? Yeah, Right! When Monkeys Fly Out My Butt!

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:46:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - I'm so ashamed to be even be associated with this product. But I digress. My hubby got Fast Abs for my as a gift, per my request. I admit it, I was actually hoping that it would work. Don't worry, I have since scheduled an appointment with the...

We Share Everything! But Should We?

Tue, 26 Feb 2002 12:43:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Yet another book from Scholastic in the household. Hmm, I'm starting to see a pattern here. LOL

We Share Everything! is a children's book written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. The colors are done in a wide...

Suggested Products: I'm Feelin' HOT! HOT! HOT!

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 14:12:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - The master bedroom in my house is directly over the living room, but the bathroom and master closet are over the garage. Can you say very cold? I told my husband that we needed to look for a space heater of some sort to help keep the...

I Don't Know Why She Swallowed The Fly

Thu, 14 Feb 2002 14:00:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - This book is a bit different from your normal reading. My daughter asked for this book, which is published by Scholastic, when the teacher sent home book order forms. I had only heard of this book in passing and didn't really know much about it.
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Scooby-Doo! The Catnapped Caper

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 17:35:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Everybody knows those meddling kids are going to be quick to the scene right? Right! Scooby-Doo! The Catnapped Caper is no different, but this time the culprit might be a surprise! Hint: There's no one dressed up in a costume with a mask...

Grill Masters - REJOICE!

Tue, 5 Feb 2002 17:50:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlbirk - Pampered Chef has since changed the name and item number of this product. It is still the same thing, only with a new name. It is currently called the Barbecue Turner and it's item number is 2692.

Back in April I hosted a Pampered...