Epinions Recent Reviews for lorimartinez

DEAL! - Fun for the Whole Family

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:11:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - One of my eight year old son's favorite television shows is Deal or No Deal. He recently saved up some allowance money and bought this game. The premise of the game is pretty much identical to the television show. The game starts out with...

Not for Kids - Falls Apart Easily

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:31:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - My eight year old son is very interested in Star Wars, and was thrilled to receive this classic Return of the Jedi set at Christmas from his big brother. This set contains 212 pieces and is geared to ages 7 - 12. This set recreates the TIE...

Falls Apart Easily - Disappointing

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:16:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - My eight year old son is very interested in Star Wars, and was thrilled to receive this starfighter at Christmas from his big brother. This set is a part of the Star Wars 30th Anniversary celebration. It contains 232 pieces and is geared to ages 7...

Six Seconds of My Life Which I Will NEVER Get Back ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 01:30:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - There are many fine shows on Fox. The Simpsons comes to mind. X Files, Dark Angel, Malcolm in the Middle, King of the Hill, Futurama. These are a few creative & interesting shows that tweak regular network programming in the rear.

I don't...

Edisto - Quiet Paradise

Fri, 5 Jan 2001 19:57:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - My family & I traveled to Edisto Island, South Carolina this year for a four-day New Year's get away. What a beautiful place!

If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, and rustic vacation spot, think of Edisto for your next trip. There...

The King of Handy Dandy Notebooks?

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 02:25:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - ***EDITED 1/20/01***

My son adores Blue's Clues. We're considering a 12 step program. One of his Christmas gifts this year was the Blue's Clues Magna Doodle notebook. This *was* a wonderful toy.

This toy looks like a standard...

Imagination Galore ... But Mailbox Needs to Open!

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 01:29:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - My son turned two this Halloween, and he is a Blue's Clues addict. Okay, I've admitted it. I will soon be checking my insurance to see if they cover treatment for this adorable disorder! It's gotten so bad that we try not to use the word...

Can't Say Enough Good Stuff!

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 00:45:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - I originally purchased this product because I was looking for something that would cleanse, but not overly dry out, my winter skin. In the summer I can use a strong cleanser, but in the winter I need to treat my skin gently. This product is...

Ew ... My Face Smells!

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 00:13:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - I purchased this product on sale last week at Walgreen's because they were offering a free 6 pack of Biore Self-Heating Cleansing Mask with purchase as a store promotion. I am pretty happy with the moisturizer that I regularly use, but I thought what...

Not for Sensitive Skin

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 23:53:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - I have been using Biore Self Heating Cleansing Mask for some time now, and I really enjoy this product. I originally purchased it because I was looking for something that would clean my face without drying it out. For me, it does the job quite...

Does the Job

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 02:48:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - We have recently suffered a severe bout of sickness in our family. Mom, dad, big brother & baby have all been quite ill with various forms of cold & flu. For a parent, desperation sets in ... what cold medication should I choose? What will...

Bravo, Bravo!

Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:26:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - Corrected & Updated Epinion on 8/3/00

Bravo bills itself (according to Direct TV - my satellite company) as "The Film & Arts Network - Commercial free showings of critically acclaimed American independent & foreign...

Crime Programming Heaven

Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:01:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - I very much enjoy the programming on Court TV. For a true crime buff, this channel is like True Crime Programming Heaven! For those of you unfamiliar with Court TV, this is a network that carries today's "hot" live trials as well as a...

Andrew's Review - BORING!!!

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 16:10:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - The GymFinity is an activity toy that is designed to last from infancy through about age three. I purchased it for my son when he was about 9 months old. He was pretty bored with it then, and he's still bored with it.

Features
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Disney's Pooh Sound Express Train: I'd Give This Train One Thumb Up

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 15:41:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - The Pooh Sound Express Train was given to my son by Grandma on his first birthday. This train is cute, but there are a few things I don't like about it.

Not-so-Good Features

**It is difficult for a child to push the...

FreeRide.com: Slowly, Slowly, Slowly Building Points

Mon, 24 Jul 2000 14:22:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - I don't have a lot of time for points-type services on the web, so I chose the few in which I do participate based mostly on simplicity. If it's easy to use, and not too time consuming, then it's for me. Freeride fits those criteria pretty well.
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George & Martha: All About Best Friends

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 16:11:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - George & Martha is a wonderful animated show based on a series of books written by James Marshall. Maurice Sendak (Little Bear) produces this series for HBO and it is shown on HBO Family.

George, voiced by Nathan Lane, is a slightly...

Fabulous Family Programming

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:29:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - My 21 month old son has a great relationship with Nick Jr - he especially loves Franklin & Blue's Clues. One morning he woke up early & we were surfing for something to watch while he ate breakfast. We found The Disney Channel. I've checked...

The Sweetest Goodnight Story Ever

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:00:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown, is the sweet & charming story of a little bunny who is settling down for a good night's sleep. He looks around the great green room, and sees things like a telephone, a red balloon & a picture of a cow...

A Mother's Bunny Love

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:54:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - The Runaway Bunny, by Margaret Wise Brown, is the story of a little bunny who wants to run away. He tells his mother this, and she assures him that should he run away she will run after him, for he is her little bunny.

The bunny...

Ooops - Pretty Good Stuff :)

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:54:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - ****Updated on 7/22, after I found out my husband LIED to me!!****

We use the Hartz Control Once-a-Month flea & tick system on our dog, and it has worked very well for us. Unfortunately, we missed a month of treatment recently & our...

Itchy? Not MY Dog!

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:39:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - Our four year old black lab/German Shepherd mix, Cheli, has been an indoor dog for most of his life. When we lived in the city we didn't worry too much about fleas & ticks. We moved to the country about 18 months ago and my husband decided it was...

A Healthy Snack for Cheli

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:21:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - Our dog is a Purina O.N.E. dog. We've been using the Purina O.N.E food for several years, so when Purina came out with these dog biscuits we were eager to try them.

So far, so good! Our dog really enjoys both the beef & lamb varieties of...

The Best O.N.E.

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:04:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - When my husband & I decided to get a dog, one of the first things we did was investigate to find the best type of dog food. We knew we wanted to find something good for our dog - something nutritious that would keep him healthy, and we didn't want...

Etour: Easy, and Geared to YOUR Interests

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:05:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lorimartinez - I have checked out a number of earning programs. Most of them require more time or more effort than I feel inspired to give. I do not have much time to surf the net, so I like a program that is relatively easy to use & more importantly - easy to...