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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-kamel622 Recent reviews written by member kamel622 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492303912580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - When I first started my family daycare in my home I used a lot of shelving for toy storage so that things would be easily accessible to my little charges.  As time has gone on and I've added many, many toys I found while bigger things were great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492303912580 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492303912580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491173940868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Outside our daycare windows we have an apple tree.  It is the subject of many conversations during the late summer and early autumn as my daycare children and I watch the apples grow. I also like to read them books about Fall and about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491173940868 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:13:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491173940868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490592898692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Another book that I recently checked out from the library, after reading a great review of it, is Room on the Broom.  Since it is Halloween time I knew a book with a witch on the cover had to be great and getting a five star rating from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490592898692 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:54:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490592898692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489579384452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - My favorite way to find books to read to my daycare children is through other Epinion reviewers.  Reading some of my favorite writers helps me to find, books that I know will be enjoyed by my little group.When I recently read a review by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489579384452 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:19:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489579384452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487709511300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Raising four children I don't know how many Etch A Sketch's we had in our home, but there were many so of course that seemed like a very logical toy to have in my family daycare as well, especially since I care for children of various... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487709511300 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:36:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487709511300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485264297604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - One of my favorite and least expensive resources for purchasing children's books for my family daycare is the Goodwill store.  The hardest time I have there is not purchasing too many books!Recently I picked up a paperback copy of Who... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485264297604 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:20:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485264297604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484337946244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Taking care of young children in my home is a most satisfying and interesting experience.  There is no end to the wonderful things I learn as I care for and teach children from birth to 12 years. Of course in caring for children there is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484337946244 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:53:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484337946244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482803945092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - One of my best sources for books to purchase for my daycare is Goodwill.  I love spending time there, looking over the books that others have decided to part with.One of my recent purchases was a paperback book by an author I'm familiar... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482803945092 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:11:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482803945092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482417151620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Since I do my own nails and haven't yet splurged for a manicure, I like to find colors that will suit my mood on any given day.  Recently I discovered the OPI line of polishes and while they are a bit more expensive than some polishes I've used... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482417151620 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:41:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482417151620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482046545540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - My oldest daughter loves elephants.  She has elephant jewelry, key chains, wallet and of course some knick knacks that are elephants too.  I think it goes back to when she was a young girl of around 3 years and the local zoo in Tucson... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482046545540 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:43:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482046545540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481094897284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Around 15 years ago, for whatever reason, my nails got stronger and grew so that I had more than nubs at the ends of my fingers.  I don't really know what to credit it to, but I do know that I like having long fingernails.  They look and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481094897284 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:31:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481094897284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480050777732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 -   Going along with the If You Give...series of books that I've been reading to my daycare children, ages 3 - 8 years old, we've been enjoying reading If You Give A Moose A Muffin.The StoryAs with other books in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480050777732 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:50:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480050777732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479060528772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - One of the best things about the summertime is getting to wear sandals.  I love shoes and of course there are so many different styles to choose from, but one type I especially love is Flip Flops. They are so easy to wear.Recently... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479060528772 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:18:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479060528772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478212230788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - This summer my daycare children and I have been having fun reading books from the If You Give...series, by Laura Numeroff.While the title of our latest book is a bit different, it still follows the format of many others.  If You Take... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478212230788 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:10:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478212230788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477731262084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - I love summertime and being outdoors and watching my daycare children play in the sprinklers and watching the fireworks on the 4th of July.  BUT there is one thing I don't like during this fun time of year....and that is mosquitoes!While... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477731262084 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:54:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477731262084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477496577668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - I'm really a sucker for new and easier to use products.   When I saw an advertisement on television for the Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry SheetsI knew I'd be picking them us as soon as our Wal*Mart had them in stock.  A few... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477496577668 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:34:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477496577668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476949810820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Last night I made the best ribs for dinner, unfortunately I ate way too many of them and even this morning when I got up I didn't feel like eating.Over the past 3 ½ years I have made it a habit to eat breakfast, but this morning I was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476949810820 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:03:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476949810820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476727053956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - The other day when I was looking for a particular book in the epinions database I was so surprised when I realized that I had never reviewed If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.  The StoryAs with other books in this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476727053956 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:54:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476727053956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476018019972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Quite a few years ago I bought a unique plastic telephone type of device for my family daycare.  I bought it mostly because I thought the children I care for would get a kick out of the unique Toobaloo plastic phone, but I've found it is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476018019972 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:54:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476018019972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475881836164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - We've been having fun reading Laura Numeroff books in my family daycare.  One of the things I like about her books is that they work well with the 3 year old and also the 8 year olds that I care for.Recently we read If You Give A Pig... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475881836164 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:08:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475881836164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475524468356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - For the past three years I've made it a habit to always eat breakfast, something I neglected to do for many years.  Most mornings I'll have a protein shake, oatmeal or cottage cheese with fruit but some days I just don't feel like making anything or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475524468356 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:19:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475524468356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475177324164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - I love reading children's books to my daycare children and when the school age kids get out of school for their summer vacation I tend to have more ‘drop in' type of care to provide.  They aren't here on a daily basis, but at any one time... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475177324164 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475177324164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475066240644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - One of my favorite children's authors is Leo Lionni, not only for his wonderful books, but I just love the sound of his name too.  I can't help but say it a few times when I'm presenting one of his books to my family daycare... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475066240644 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:40:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475066240644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474762415748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Have you ever had an experience where you haven't heard of something and then suddenly you hear about it all of the time?  That is what happened with the game Farkle.  The first time I ever heard of it was at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474762415748 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:50:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474762415748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474242518660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kamel622 - Since dinosaurs have become a favorite topic in my family daycare I've read several books to 3 year old Dani and 4 year old Cindy that feature these giant creatures as the main characters.Having read How... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474242518660 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:23:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474242518660?linkin_id=8003929