Epinions Recent Reviews for jvandenboom

Good Place to Take a Dump

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 01:46:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - I've always been a no-nonsense, no-frills type of person. When faced with the wide variety of potties or training toilets that are out there, this one appealed to me because it looked just like a little toilet. Plain white, nothing padded or squishy,...

The Lakeside Collection Online Store: I guess I lucked out!

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:51:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - It wasn't until after I had ordered from The Lakeside Collection that I started reading their reviews here, and I must say, I was worried. It seems like no one has gotten good service from this company. So I crossed my fingers and waited! I had placed...

Lean-n-Mean-2: For the experienced stitcher

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 00:33:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - Lea
n-n-Mean-2
Write-off This is a collection of well-designed cross stitch patterns and project ideas for the accomplished stitcher. Keeping with the theme of the book, the subject matter ranges from the big cats like...

Lean-n-Mean 2: One Hungry Monster

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 01:52:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - Lea
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2 Write Off The subtitle of this children's book by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe sums it up pretty well: "A Counting Book in Rhyme." Our protagonist is a young boy faced with ten hungry monsters in his home. In...

Pooh and Beyond!

Mon, 8 Dec 2003 13:43:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - A. A. Milne is perhaps best known for his Winnie-the-Pooh stories; however, in Now We Are Six he goes far beyond the characters who live in the forest. Pooh fans will appreciate the poems about Pooh and Christopher Robin, but the bulk of the...

A Must Have for Serious Fans

Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:19:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - The NASCAR Winston Cup Preview book is an important item for motorsports journalists and serious fans alike. Published annually by SMI, the Preview contains all the information you need for a well-informed start to the season. The Preview has detailed...

Up Close and Personal

Sat, 6 Dec 2003 15:26:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - If you're a fan of 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Tony Stewart, you should read this book. True Speed is a well-written look at the racing life of the Rushville Rocket, from his roots on the dirt tracks of the midwest through his career in the Winston...

Sing Along with Oswald!

Fri, 5 Dec 2003 01:05:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - He may not be as popular as Dora or Blue, but a lot of pre-schoolers are just as excited about Oswald as they are his more famous cousins. Oswald, the friendly blue octopus who lives in Big City with his dog, Weenie, usually sings one or two songs in...

A friend to all toddlers!

Thu, 4 Dec 2003 01:04:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - If you haven't yet met Oswald, I recommend that you do so right away! My three-year-old son loves his "Ossie" and watches this DVD almost every day, especially since Oswald is temporarily out of rotation on Nick Junior. Oswald is a big blue octopus,...

Great program for adult education

Thu, 4 Dec 2003 00:39:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - When I decided to go back to school I looked long and hard for a program that would fit in with my family and my full-time job. Northwood University, through their University College program, fit the bill perfectly. There are a lot of reasons why I...

One of the Better Super 8's

Thu, 4 Dec 2003 00:09:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - I did a lot of traveling this summer and, as a card-carrying member of the Super 8 VIP club, I tried to stay at the 8 whenever I could. The Carbondale Super 8 was honestly one of the nicer Super 8's I've been to. The staff was very polite and...

T-Mobile Phone Service in Detroit/Grand Rapids: Not a bad plan

Wed, 3 Dec 2003 23:31:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - I live the Lansing area and originally just wanted a phone for just-in-case, as I was driving an older car and often came home from work late at night. Of all the plans available in my area, T-Mobile was the only one with a $19.95/month plan for 60...

No complaints!

Wed, 3 Dec 2003 23:08:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - I've been with the MSU Credit Union for a very long time. When I first started out I liked the fact that there were ATM's conveniently located all over the Lansing area, and I didn't mind that there wasn't a minimum balance required in the checking...

McPoopy Diaper

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 23:58:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - Today's review is of a very specific McDonald's restaurant, and is written for any of you who have travelled on the Chicago Skyway. If you're

familar with this route, you know that there is a McDonald's situated between the eastbound and westbound...

The Big Three...

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 03:08:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - When I learned that three of my absolute favorite Tom Cruise films were going to be marketed together, I was very excited. Never mind that my husband already owns each of them, independently, on video. I'm sure that DVD will bring more to these three...

Great for Mom or Dad

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 01:58:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - My husband and I received this diaper bag as a hand-me-down. Even though it was used for at least one baby previously, it was still in great condition. Land's End makes quality items, and this diaper bag was no exception.

This bag has many...

Ultra absorbent...

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 00:55:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - I must first qualify this review by stating that I didn't use this item per the manufacturer's instructions. I've tried them for two other uses, however, and both put the product's absorbency to the test.

A package of Serenity pads were...

Nothing's finer

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 02:36:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - Peachtree Schnapps is the all-purpose alcoholic beverage. It has served me well throughout my life so far. Let me say that I do not advocate the abuse of alcohol; its use, however, is another story altogether.

Peach Schnapps will...

Look ma, no hands!

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:34:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - The Infantino Six-in-One carrier is a great piece of baby equipment.

This is the third carrier I've tried. One, a Gerry, was given to me.

It was okay, but confusing to assemble and it only had one position.

Baby on front, facing in. We...

Wonderful novel...

Thu, 23 Nov 2000 00:59:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - I am a big fan of Thomas Hardy, and the first book of his I ever read was Tess of the D'Urbervilles. I recently picked it back up and am re-reading it, and am reminded of why I felt this book was so great in the first place.

Tess...

Oh, what a wonderful book!

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 23:02:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - Oh, the Places You'll Go! was given to me by a friend for my high school graduation back in 1992. I read it, got a little teary-eyed, and then, evidently, packed it in a box for a good eight years.

I got my undergrad degree, got a...

Great seat so far!!!

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 23:34:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - My husband and I decided on the Cosco Touriva for the same reason we picked the stroller we did -- a strong desire to buy one piece of equipment for the duration of our son's babyhood. Sure, there are plenty of carseats out there with the detachable...

Baby rides in style

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:04:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - My husband and I chose this stroller for a variety of reasons. We were pricing strollers at Target, and this one was very affordable for the features it includes. We knew that we wanted something that Baby could use from birth on; we're not in the habit...

Strike up the Band!

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 23:53:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - My husband and I were given a $25 Toys R Us gift certificate and were in the market for a gym kind of toy for our 2-month-old son. The clerk there recommended the Sparkling Symphony, because we could convert it into a toy piano once Baby got older.
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Effective but not Long-Lasting

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 01:50:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandenboom - My husband and I are first-time parents. When our baby boy developed a white spot on the inside of his mouth at three and a half weeks of age, we weren't quite sure what it was. A quick consult of our baby book told us it was the dreaded fungus, thrush...