Epinions Recent Reviews for kengrubb

Best Overshoes I've Ever Had

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:18:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - I've had a pair of NEOS Traveler overshoes for about 10-15 years. Style TN1. They might be the original NEOS overshoes, but I'm not sure. The Traveler is no longer made, and the Villager appears to be it's closest cousin. I believe I bought mine online...

Most Relaxing Sandals Made

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:21:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - I bought my first pair of Birkenstock Arizonas in 1996, and I still have that pair. I loved them then, and I love them now.My brother put the Birkenstock bug in my ear, so I ventured out to a store, tried on a few pair of Birks, and walked around...

Best Sandals Out There, Period

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:10:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - I kept seeing Keens everywhere, but I loved my Birkenstock Arizonas. I still do. Talked to a friend who had a pair of Keens and he loved his.Another friend was looking for a pair of Keens herself and she had been eyeing my Sketcher sandals--which...

A mostly better Diaper Genie

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:30:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - After more than 7.5 years of service, we finally had to retire our Playtex Diaper Genie. See my 5 star review of that product...

Kona Dew Rules!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:03:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - Several months ago, I started a new job and I needed a new bicycle. With some uncertainty about work hours, my commute, and the ability to find a parking space at the commuter train station, I decided on a bike for reliable transportation from home to...

Paul Newman was awesome as "Doc Hudson"

Sun, 8 Apr 2007 19:11:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - Cars tells the story of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), a hotshot rookie racecar, who's competing in the annual Piston Cup race. After a three way tie, the three competitors, Lightning, 'The King' Strip Weathers (Richard Petty) and Chick Hicks (Michael...

Brilliantly Simple

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:58:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - Despite years of mouse and keyboard use as a software engineer, I do not yet have carpal tunnel syndrome. However, I suspect it's in my future. With that said, skinny stick pens leak, get lost, "walk away" and cause me hand and finger discomfort when I...

Hoover Should Stick To Vacuum Cleaners

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:18:26 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - When our Bissell
1698 carpet steam cleaner died after 6 years of great service, I checked Consumer Reports and Epinions for our next carpet steam cleaner. It seemed to me that...

A Great Third Car Seat

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:34:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - The Evenflo Traditions Booster is our son's third car seat, and if it had a recline position then it could have been his second and last car seat. He started in an E
venflo
On My Way, and moved on to an...

Evenflo Trendsetter Travel System: In It's Sixth Year Of Service And Going Strong

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:38:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - In December of 2000, we purchased an Evenflo Trendsetter Travel System in anticipation of the birth of our first child. We based our purchase decision upon positive reviews in Consumer Reports. In January 2001, our son came home in the included On My...

TracFone Online Service: NEVER buy TracFone!

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:40:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - About 3 years ago, I bought a TracFone online and had problems neither activating it nor buying minutes online when they ran low. My experience up until a few days ago would have warranted a five star rating for TracFone because of the low cost and easy...

Why Trade Sleep For Health?

Sat, 7 May 2005 04:31:07 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - Last year, we moved again. After a few days in our new place, our son came down with a dreadful sounding cough, and we rushed him to the hospital. The ER doctor diagnosed croup and recommended a cool mist vaporizer. As our stuff [including a Vicks...

Still Great After 4 Years!

Sat, 7 May 2005 04:18:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - To combat a cold, our son's pediatrician recommended a cool mist vaporizer when he was just a few weeks old. The doctor said it was better than almost any medicine. We went out and bought a Vicks Ultrasonic V5100. Four years later, we're still using...

Can be 5 stars, but not out of the box

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 04:24:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - I must rate this product based entirely upon the ability and willingness of the purchaser to upgrade and brace this product using hand tools, inexpensive wood and hardware, and basic carpentry skills. The 3 star rating was simply to strike a balance...

Evenflo Titan 5 Comfort Touch: Great, if you avoid the OshKosh cover

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 02:45:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - My wife and I purchased the Evenflo Titan 5 because of the Evenflo name, our excellent experience with the Evenflo On My Way infant car seat, and superb seat padding. With only a few caveats, this could be a 4 to 4.5 star car seat. The path through...

A MUST Buy for those who change diapers!

Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:43:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kengrubb - My wife and I have used the wide mouth Playtex Diaper Genie for our 23 month old ever since he was born. This is a great product with which we are extremely satisfied, and I suspect most similar products are comparable in performance and quality...