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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-jennster55 Recent reviews written by member jennster55 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_489803058820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - The Crayola Beginnings Creativity Center consists of an adjustable two sided table easel with two main activites: fingerpaint on one side and paint with water on the other.The "fingerpaint" is actually some sort of blue gel sealed between clear... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489803058820 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:50:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489803058820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443279969924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - I received a $50 gift card from Linens-n-Things, and not being a fan of kitchen gadgets or knicknacks, and not needing any linens, bedding, curtains, or the like, I had a hard time deciding what to use the gift card on. Until I spotted the Cuisinart... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443279969924 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:16:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443279969924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443276234372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - Last Christmas I was offered a free subscription to Domino through a promotion at Amazon.com. I'm glad it was free -- I don't think I would have been happy paying money for this magazine.Though it is entertaining and has some good ideas for home... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443276234372 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 01:34:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443276234372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443272302212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - We were able to borrow a swing from a friend when our first daughter was born, but gave it back when she quickly outgrew it. Now that we're expecing baby #2, we did some research to find a swing that could be used -- for naps, for soothing baby, for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443272302212 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 01:07:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443272302212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443201195652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - Recently I added some Caran d'Ache Supracolor II watercolor pencils to my collection of various brands of watercolor pencils (Derwent, Daler Rowney, Derwent Inktense, Prismacolor). As part of my recent commitment to doing daily sketches, I've been using... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443201195652 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:30:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443201195652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443195494020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - Watercolor pencils are average sized wooden pencils with a "lead" of watercolor pigment. They may be used wet or dry, and give artists the ability to create watercolor paintings with nothing more than a brush and plain water: Draw with the pencils on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443195494020 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:37:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443195494020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443151388292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - I have good memories of the hours I used to spend on the Sit & Spin I had as a kid, so when I saw this in the store, I bought it immediately for my daughter. However this is nothing like the old toy -- the principle is the same, but it just doesn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443151388292 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:08:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443151388292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443106365060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - The Step 2 Up and Down Roller Coaster has a 10 foot long molded plastic track with two sets of stairs, a four-wheeled, high backed car with seat and handle which rolls down the track or can be used separately around the house or outside. The track and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443106365060 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:45:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443106365060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443096272516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - The Playskool Busy Ball Popper is a smallish (18" x 7" x 13") plastic toy with a 5 hollow plastic multicolored balls. After a child presses the big red button, the fun begins: As the balls are manually dropped onto the spiral track, they roll down into... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443096272516 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:59:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443096272516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442956025476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - The Fisher Price Bounce & Spin Zebra is a plastic ride on zebra that bounces and spins on a wide, flat hexagonal plastic base. It has music and sound effects and three spinner toys attached to the handlebars. The zebra has a molded saddle and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442956025476 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:30:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442956025476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409556848260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - With an eleven month old baby and two cats in the house and all the resulting mess, I recently decided to buy a Swiffer Wetjet when I saw it on sale. My husband has used this and similar products in the past, and said in his experience they didn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409556848260 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:36:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409556848260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_341708476036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - We received this as a gift before our daughter was born, and initially I was skeptical -- the one we'd chosen had more bells and whistles (outdoor canopy, toy bar with removable toys, vibration). Even though this model is more basic, I'm very satisfied... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~341708476036 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:29:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_341708476036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_341032275588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - The problem: How to keep my baby from getting her arms or legs stuck between the slats of her crib, without using a dangerous traditional padded bumper? The answer: a "breathable" (mesh) bumper. The bumper is made up of two pieces: a shorter one for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~341032275588 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:18:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_341032275588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_341021265540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - This is one of the most unique mobiles I've seen. It has bright colors, fun shapes, classical melodies, and high contract black and white designs to appeal to the youngest babies. The arms of the mobile are tilted at an angle, and it has animals that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~341021265540 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:53:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_341021265540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_336102854276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - We needed a spare bed for out of town guests, one that was comfortable yet easily store-able. Reading reviews of the different types available -- inflatable mattresses, or fold up cots, or traditional mattress and box spring sets -- convinced me that the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~336102854276 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:25:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_336102854276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_335623786116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - Our move in October 2006 was a local move: from a suburb just outside Chicago, Illinois to an outlying area 40 miles west of the city, a total of maybe 32 miles one way. We were moving from a 2BR/1BA, 1100 sq. ft. house, with full attic and basement and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~335623786116 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:14:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_335623786116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_335220149892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - Being a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom and full-time caretaker of our daughter, I wanted to buy an inexpensive but functional breast pump for those infrequent times I'd be away from the baby. Lots of research convinced me to try the Avent Isis pump: it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~335220149892 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:52:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_335220149892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_334112591492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - After doing quite a bit of research about baby carriers, I was convinced I needed to buy the Baby Bjorn. It sounded great, looked easy enough to use, and the majority of users rated it highly. I thought we could use it during times when carting around a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~334112591492 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:02:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_334112591492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_333641322116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - This review is of the updated version of this product, #08290. The photo shows the previous version, #08040. The new version includes a redesigned handheld sprayer: it's larger and the button is on the side; also this new version has only one position... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~333641322116 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:22:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_333641322116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_332206739076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - We received this bouncer as a gift for Christmas 2006 before our daughter was born. Having heard good things about the Baby Einstein brand (quality educational DVDs, for instance), we were excited to use the bouncer. It's brightly colored and comes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~332206739076 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:53:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_332206739076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_330224012932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - Before our daughter was born, my husband and I set out to purchase a baby monitor. We live in a 2-story, 2700 sq.ft. house and the baby's room is upstairs, so having a good quality monitor was important. We wanted something powerful enough so we could... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~330224012932 Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:58:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_330224012932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_322302086788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennster55 - I am a complete novice when it comes to video cameras: prior to this one, I had never owned a video camera before, and my only experience with them was during a college course in the early 90s. Obviously the technology has come a long, long way. My... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~322302086788 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:59:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_322302086788?linkin_id=8003929