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Blue's Clues Notebooks are Handy Dandy for Good Imaginary Fun

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:18:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: This has been a really good way to have my children draw and use their imagination.WHAT YOU GET: You get four notebooks that are shaped like the red thinking chair. You also get four crayons. The crayon...

Flipping Animal Wind Up Toys are a Great Fine Motor Excercise for Kids

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 15:44:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: These cute flipping animal wind up toys have been a fun way for my son to build up strength in his fingers. Both of my kids really enjoy playing with these and these are fun to watch.WHY WE BOUGHT THESE: I...

The Grover-Trophy Plastic Slide Whistle is great for improving mouth muscles

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:44:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - HOW I GOT IT: I actually received the grover-trophy plastic slide whistle from my son’s special needs preschool. I guess they had bought a lot of them and each child was allowed to bring theirs’ home with them when the...

Goodnites boxers did not give us a Good Morning

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:39:13 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - BACKGROUND INFORMATION:My son is 9 years old and I have been using mostly Goodnites for him since he was about 6 years old. He has a diagnosis of PDD-NOS, which stands for Pervasive Developemental Delay Not Otherwised Specified. He has a lot...

Thomas Bubble Bath with Light up figure Fizzled out for us

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 23:37:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - GENERAL BUBBLE BATH EXPERIENCES:My husband took over the job of bathing the children most nights about 2 1/2 years ago. He really likes having a tub filled with bubbles. The children like playing in the bubbles and he feels they are cleaner and...

Colored geo forms by Guidecraft is a good visual and fine motor activity

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:18:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: I have had this a long time and although it is more of a therapy tool for my son, I am glad that we have it. Guidecraft makes wonderful wooden toys.WHAT YOU GET: You get a large (10” x 8...

The Rocky Gap Lodge is a great place for a family vacation

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:44:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: Last month we spent five very nice nights at the Rocky Gap Resort Lodge and Golf Resort. This is just off Interstate 68 and the whole family really enjoyed our vacation. GENERAL HOTEL EXPERIENCES: My husband and I used to...

Wake Up, Jeff! is a surprisingly good way to help teach time to little Wigglers

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 07:42:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Overall Impressions: This book is actually quite good at helping to teach young children how to tell time. Why I bought this book: We came across this book one day while looking around at T.J. Maxx. My kids love to look through the toys and...

Popcorn by Alex Moran - Everyone likes Popcorn!

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:37:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - General Impressions: This is a nice early reader story for a child that all children can enjoy. How we got this book: This book was actually given to us by my son's school when he was 6 years old. My son has a diagnosis of PDD-NOS, which...

Earlyears Squeak E. Mouse Gets Dressed E00503: Squeak E. Mouse – In our house this is the green Maisy

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:24:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Squeak E Mouse (a.k.a. Maisy) has been loved and played with in my home for several years. This is very good at teaching dressing skills. The Name: I am reasonable sure that this was called Earl E. Mouse when I bought it back in 2004. This toy is...

Thomas Goes Fishing and your Child learns to read!

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:19:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - General Impressions: This is a nice early reader story for a child that likes Thomas the Tank Engine. Why I bought this book: My son is a huge Thomas fan. While he learned his letters early, he had trouble learning to read because of his...

Thomas Numbers Game is good for very young fans of Thomas

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:05:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Overall Impressions: This is a decent game for young players around 3-4 years old. It is very quick to be played and does teach a little bit about numbers. Why we bought this game: This is one that seems to escape my memory. I am reasonably...

We Take the Thomas Cups on lots of trips - Not been Tossed yet!

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:49:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Overall impressions - We really like these cups and after two years we still have all three of them. Why I bought these - It was two years ago and I had just recently arrived at my mom's. She lives on Cape Cod and we visit every summer. I always...

The Ladybug Game has been lots of fun for our family

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:47:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - We have had this game for a little over a year and it has been lots of fun for the whole family. Why we chose this game - I put this on my daughter's birthday wish list in 2007 based on the reviews I could read at Amazon. While extremely skimpy in...

Dora ABC Game - Not very much to Explore Here!

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 08:25:54 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - I wish I had skipped this one, but we have it. I have tried to make the best of it, but you are better off looking for the Dora Letter Sounds Flap cards. Why I bought the game - This was a pure impulse purchase. I was shopping at the Wal-mart...

Best Eraser I have ever used - Thanks Mr. Clean!

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:10:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - I have used the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for the last several years all around my home. I really love this product. It first came out around 2003-2004. Why I bought this initially - I remember in the early commercials they would show it removing...

Wii Fit - A Fun way to Add Exercise to Every Day!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:55:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Every since we got our Wii over a year and a half ago, my husband has said it was a great way to get exercise. My kids really enjoy the Wii Sports and my husband as well. Getting Wii Fit was his idea, but I was also interested in it. I must say I have...

PayPal is great for ALL online auctions and payments

Sun, 4 Nov 2001 15:53:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - FIRST OF ALL – WHAT IS IT?

Paypal is an online e-mail payment service. The recipient does not even need to have an account with Paypal in order for you to send a payment. Once you have signed up for Paypal, all you need to do is click on the...

Homewood Suites Clearwater: WHEN YOU CAN’T GO HOME, IT’S NICE TO HAVE HOMEWOOD SUITES TO GO TO!

Tue, 9 Oct 2001 19:39:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Like a lot of travelers, we were stuck on September 11th. We actually were suppose to return home on September 12, 2001, but couldn’t fly out until the following Saturday. Since we were staying at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Overland Park, Kansas,...

Join Elmo for the best musical adventure you could imagine!

Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:21:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - The Sesame Street muppets do a wonderful job of performing the story of Peter and the Wolf, by Sergei Prokofiev. Although the story of “Peter and the Wolf” was written for children in 1937, it certainly appeals to a wide range of ages. At the time I...

GE Gas Cooktops: Now I’m cooking with Gas!!

Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:09:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - For over ten years, my husband and I rented various apartments. We kept moving, so we didn’t have much choice. Finally though we are in an area to stay and bought our very first home. I was quite pleased that all of the built in appliances are all...

If you don’t like insurance companies, you should listen to this!

Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:29:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - A very good friend of mine lent me several audio books and I was very delighted with this one. I had actually seen the movie a few years previous when it was on television. I did enjoy the film and I was pleased to be able to listen to the audio...

Mind your own business, Mr. Fisher-Price! I’m sick of your half-breed interference!

Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:25:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - Like most expectant new parents, we really didn’t know a great deal about baby monitors, other than that they seemed like a really great idea. After all, a newborn is supposed to sleep from 16 to 20 hours initially, so we thought that a monitor made a...

These aren’t Goldfish crackers and your toddlers will know it!

Sat, 31 Mar 2001 08:29:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - I was very excited when these crackers came out. When my son became a toddler, his appetite seemed to leave. It has gradually returned and he is actually eating quite well now that he is two. However, back when my son was just 15 months old I was...

Tot-lok ~ When you have to keep the little ones out!

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 08:35:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofchris - When my husband saw the tot-lok, he just had to get it. Actually he picked up two of the starter kits. Both of the ones that we purchased were sold under the Safety 1st name, but these are exactly the same as the Rev-a-shelf Tot-loks. As you can see...