Epinions Recent Reviews for mondragonmom

"Could I have the Driver, Mommy?"

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:19:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - You wouldn't imagine that a 2-year old would be able to distinguish between a driver, a putter and an iron, would you? Okay, except for Tiger Woods. But I'm talking about my kid here.

My older son received the Little Golfer set for...

More Uses Than You Can Shake a Stick At!

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:14:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - I first used a Braun Multiquick Stick Blender when visiting with my sister's family one year at Thanksgiving, and helping her with dinner preparations. I fell in love with this little appliance and began the plot to acquire one of my own.
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You've got a friend in me, Woody!

Wed, 10 Jan 2001 02:00:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Rarely do I find the sequel to a great movie to be as good as the original. But it does happen. The Star Wars series, for example. The Pink Panther movies are classic. It does happen...rarely.

But I have to admit that I like Toy Story...

Oh, bother! I'm getting dizzy!

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 19:12:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - When our older son began cruising the living room furniture with proficiency, we decided it was time to get him a walker toy. I was around 6 months pregnant with #2, and we wanted a good, sturdy toy that could be passed down to him as well. My first...

And the Oscar goes to.....Tom Hanks!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 18:50:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Is there anyone left out there who doesn't like Tom Hanks? Nobody that I know, anyway. I remember watching him in that 80's sitcom, "Bosom Buddies" and have always thoroughly enjoyed his skills as a funny guy, and he really has...

ABC's & 1-2-3's Circus!

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 01:30:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Our 3 1/2-year old son has mastered the potty! Woohoo! As a special reward for reaching this milestone of his life, and for saving his worn-out parents a few early gray hairs, we bought him his very own computer! Or so he says. It's actually the...

Bugs "R" Fun!

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 01:53:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - It's time for a peek into our latest foray into the wonderful world that is the local library. I take my two sons each week for story time with the children's librarian (we'll miss you Mrs. Green!) and then explore the play tables with puzzles, a train...

A Porcupine Named Fluffy!

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 17:04:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - "A Porcupine Named Fluffy", by Helen Lester, is among our most recent acquisitions from the Scholastic Book Club. We have also read "Tacky the Penguin" and "Hooway for Wodney Wat", my personal favorite.

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It's More Than Baseball

Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:45:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Some people think For the Love of the Game is about baseball. Okay it is, but it's more than just baseball. Billy Chapel is an aging baseball superstar, at a major point of decision about his career. He's played his entire career for one team,...

Not Your Average Salad Bar

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 23:28:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - We usually eat out for both lunch and supper on Sundays, simply to keep things simple and laid back. We have two young children who tend to crash and burn on the way home from church, so we eat lunch on the way to try and get some food in them before...

NO, NO, A Thousand Times, NO!

Fri, 20 Oct 2000 17:13:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - This book could have been quite aptly titled NO, Joel! or NO, Matthew! As the mother of two boys of toddler and preschool age, it seems those are the words most often heard out of my mouth. That, and "Get OFF your brother!!"
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This Bag Really Holds Up!

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:55:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - My first experience with a diaper bag was with my firstborn; I got the $13 bag from the Ross company (makers of Similac formulas) offer included in my new parent's kit from the hospital. We had alot of bills from a premature baby and I was trying to...

Fox Mem: Koala Lou by Mem Fox

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:51:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Having just spent 2 weeks watching the Olympics in Sydney, Australia, I was interested when this book caught my eye in the library one morning. My boys are 3 and 2 years old, and we've just begun going to the library once a week for the story time...

Walsh Ellen S: Perfect for Toddlers!

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 17:46:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - I recently purchased three of Ellen Stoll Walsh's books from the Scholastic Book Club through my children's preschool/Mother's Morning Out program. These titles are not currently available for individual review, but are as follows: Samantha,...

So Long, Eureka! HELLO, Kirby!

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 22:22:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - We bought the Kirby G5 Carpet Care System a little over a year ago. The other vacuum we already had, we'd bought from wedding gift money, and it was lousy. To use a tired cliché, it sucked. But we were making do, until a telemarketer called...

A Big High-five for ONCE UPON A POTTY!

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 23:53:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Let me begin by stating that this category lists the "girl" version of this book, but since I have sons, my review will be on the "boy" version. However, I have also read the "girl" version as well.

I...

Webvan: Ding! Dong! The groceries are here!

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 17:35:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - I first read about Webvan in a newsstory from the Personal Technology section. Now that we have a home computer, I always check it out for new stuff and advice. I had heard a little about online grocers, but figured it would be too expensive a...

Aaaah, the memories....BURP!

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 00:11:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - I haven't been to Pancho's in about 15 years, but I remember it oh so well! I was a freshman in college in Texas, living with my newlywed sister and brother-in-law in San Antonio. We were poor, and hungry. For an all-you-can-eat buffet at $3.99 (in...

A truly wonderful dining experience

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 02:16:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - My husband and I just marked 5 beautiful years together. (Thank you, thank you.) We celebrated with an overnight getaway in downtown Atlanta with dinner at The Abbey and then stayed the night in a posh hotel. We had a wonderful time together, just as...

Busy as a .....PIG?

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 00:22:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Suppose a little pig shows up on your windowsill while you are enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Do you invite her in to join you? Just watch out, because apparently pigs can be very demanding little animals.

This is a darling little story...

Breast Pump: My $.02 worth

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:30:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - This review is written as a rebuttal, so to speak, to the reviews branding this ad as distasteful, disgusting, and gross. I read and rated a few different opinions, and felt compelled to comment. But with all that I want to say, I guess I ought to put...

Unexpected Pleasure at the Movies

Sun, 4 Jun 2000 16:50:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - With another date night coming up, I found myself scanning the paper for a good movie to see with my hubby. I look for movies that A) have an interesting storyline, and B) as evidenced by their trailers, seem to reflect my values. After that, I look...

REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!

Sat, 20 May 2000 18:15:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - Growing up in an Air Force family, I was born in Germany and lived in several locations in the United States before I settled as an adult in the Atlanta, Georgia area. I have fond memories of every place I spent my childhood years, but I'll always...

The Good & The Bad

Fri, 5 May 2000 17:44:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - I don't have owner experience with this minivan, but we test drove it for a week when we rented it on vacation. It's got its good points and bad points, and I have to say that, for me, the bad outweighs the good.

THE THINGS I LIKED

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The neighbors come in LOUD & CLEAR!

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 23:43:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mondragonmom - We put this monitor on our wish list when we registered at a baby store before our first child was born. We looked at several, and I read reviews in a parenting magazine, and asked friends' opinions. We chose this one because it was had a reasonable...