Epinions Recent Reviews for iowamommy

Pass it by! First Years Compact Food Grinder

Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:51:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - I have had this food grinder since 1997. In those years, I have used it maybe a grand total of five times, hoping each time would get better. It didn't.

I had never intended to purchase something like this. I had the rare treat of going to...

Trivial Pursuit Junior -- More Challenging Than You Think!

Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:28:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - With the recent popularity of trivia game shows on television, my boys (8 and 10) were excited to receive Trivial Pursuit Junior for Christmas. Being a long-time fan of Trivial Pursuit myself, I was anxious to try it out with them, but was...

A mom tackles Lego Roborider - Frost

Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:39:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - Lego Technic Roboriders were included among the Christmas loot in our house this year. Between Christmas and my son having a January birthday, we managed to get the whole collection.

What is a Roborider?

If you haven't...

Britax Freeway Plus Car Seat: Britax Freeway: The best seat I have owned!

Wed, 23 May 2001 14:16:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - I am the excited new owner of a Britax Freeway Plus car seat. Having wanted to try a Britax for quit some time, I found a good deal online and couldn't resist! We don't have any stores in our area that carry Britax, so I had never even seen one in...

Open wide!

Tue, 22 May 2001 17:32:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - My 16-month-old daughter has been using Gerber toddler spoons off and on for a few months now. She originally used them mainly for playing and pretending to eat while I spoon fed her. I let her do this so she could get used to the spoon and she...

A one-size diaper? Don't count on it!

Fri, 18 May 2001 13:37:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - I inherited a Mother-ease one-size diaper from a friend when her baby outgrew it. I had always wanted to try one out.

What is this diaper like?

The Mother-ease one-size diaper is a fitted diaper, meaning it is shaped like a...

Groovy, Baby!

Sat, 21 Apr 2001 22:23:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - My daughter received the VTech Little Smart Groovy Tunes toy for Christmas this year. After evaluating for going on four months, I can say we really like this toy.

What is the toy like?

If you are familiar with other VTech...

Little Smart Storytime Rhymes - Keeps Baby Happy!

Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:57:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - I enjoy trying out VTech toys, so when Christmas came, I purchased Little Smart Storytime Rhymes for my daughter, who was just about to turn one year old.

What is this toy like?

Storytime Rhymes is a battery-operated nursery...

Giggle Friends Sarah Lynn is a hit!

Sun, 18 Feb 2001 13:01:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - My daughter received Giggle Friends Sarah Lynn for Christmas, just as she was about to turn one. Finally having a doll of her own instead of just sharing her sister's dolls, my daughter has become quite attached to Sarah Lynn.

What is this...

Cute but frustrating!

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:49:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - My daughter received the VTech Little Smart Bugsy for Christmas this year. She was on the verge of turning one year old at the time.

What is Bugsy like?

As with most VTech toys, Bugsy is a battery-operated toy that has...

Sparkles, Lights and Smiles!

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 16:47:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - When my baby was ready for toys more exciting than rattles and teethers, I checked out the toys aisles at Wal-Mart. A lot has changed in baby toys during the last few years. Most of the basics were now replaced with battery-operated versions and I had...

Quilted Bottom Toppers: Cute and absorbent

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 02:55:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - I purchased a Quilted Bottom Topper diaper, which is a diaper style made by Hindsight Diapers. These diapers are made by a WAHM (work-at-home mother) who sells them online. I bought this particular diaper at an online auction, unused.

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A fresh idea!

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:54:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - Charmin Kid Fresh Flushable Wipes have a spot in both of our bathrooms. Besides the obvious use as a wipe for bottoms, they can be used for other things.

What are these like?

Think of these as miniature baby wipes with one...

Ideal cup in certain situations but not totally spillproof!

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:17:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - Having had the TumbleMates Spillproof Cup three years ago and not being overly fond of it, I didn’t even consider buying this cup for our newest baby until I realized there had been a change in the design. The old one had a valve that wouldn’t stay put,...

A waste of my money!

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 16:56:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - New Complexion Condition and Color Lipstick

Upon seeing Revlon New Complexion Condition and Color Lipstick in the store, I was tempted. This product claims to condition lips in one step and color in another step, so it is a...

Go Rack-o!

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 13:43:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - What is Racko?

Racko is a game by Parker Brothers made for 2-4 players ages 8 to adult. It is a card game and the cards sit in racks, which is where the Racko name comes from.

I confess I didn’t know Racko still existed! I...

A honey of a lipstick color: Black Honey, that is...

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 16:22:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - Clinique Almost Lipstick has been part of my makeup stash for a couple of years now. As one who likes to take advantage of Clinique “bonus time” and buy something to get free samples of products, I somehow had always overlooked this product until a...

The gummy bear that stands the test of time!

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:10:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - We have had The First Years Chewy Teether for three years now, and it has been used by two children within that time period. It looks as nice today as it did when new.

What is this teether like?

The Chewy Teether doesn’t...

Chewy and musical!

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 20:46:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - We purchased the Kids II Musical Moon three years ago for one of our children. Having recently rediscovered it for our newest addition, I’d like to tell you about it.

What is this teether like?

The Kids II Musical Moon...

Finally! A baby bathtub worth keeping

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 18:09:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - After trying various baby bathtubs that were a challenge to use, I decided to give the Kelgar Snug Tub a try. Having never had a baby tub that I actually liked, I was not prepared to be so satisfied with this product.

Different than...

Fisher Price Safe Embrace Booster: A booster seat with important features (the new model!)

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:08:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - The Fisher Price Safe Embrace booster seat is a belt-positioning booster seat. This simply means that it boosts your child up higher to make the adult seat belts line up correctly on their bodies. Since seat belts were designed for adults, they don’t...

Nanipoos, a welcome addition to our cloth diaper collection

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 17:01:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - After using cloth diapers for the past six months for my daughter, I have built up quite a collection of brands, most made by WAHMs (work-at-home moms). With all the diapers in my collection, I probably didn’t need to try a Nanipoo diaper, but...

Color Wonder Markers great for special occasions

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:28:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - Crayola Color Wonder products caught my eye in Wal-Mart one day. The price was steep, but I decided it was worth a try to keep my daughter entertained at certain times, so I gave them a try.

What are these markers like?

The...

Great bag IF you need tons of room

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:07:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - I broke down and bought the Lands’ End Deluxe Do-It-All diaper bag when my fourth child was born. Having been through countless cheap diaper bags that didn’t last with my other children, I decided to buy a quality bag this time. I should have done this...

Heavenly Hineys diapers are worth the wait

Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:38:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - What are Heavenly Hineys?

Heavenly Hineys are cloth diapers made by a work-at-home mom, commonly known as a WAHM. There are so many WAHM diapers on the market, but I kept hearing good things about Heavenly Hineys. I was finally able...