Epinions Recent Reviews for mowse

Trapani, Iza: My Favorite Children's Author

Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:01:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - Parents are often caught in a rut of telling the same stories over and over and repeating nursery rhymes to their children so many times that it gets very boring.

Then along came Iza Trapani.

Trapani takes traditional nursery rhymes...

Arnold, Tedd: "Parts" stands apart from the rest!

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 04:35:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - My step-mother has this knack for finding the most unusual children's books that turn out to be absolute treasures. "Parts" happens to be one of our recent favorite discoveries.

In this short picture book, the five-year-old boy is...

What a great book!

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 03:14:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - Over the holidays I bought this book as a gift for my nephew. The online bookstore said the book was for ages 7 and up.

Once the book arrived, I was enchanted by such a simple story. I also decided that it was simple enough my toddlers would...

Classic Toy!

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:09:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I'm an old-fashioned kind of parent. I enjoy giving my kids the "classics" of toys to play with.

For the Christmas before my son turned 3, he got his first set of Lincoln Logs.

My husband was reluctant because he said...

Great video, poor narration

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:00:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - At some point, it seems every little boy goes through a stage where trains are the most exciting thing in the world. The fascination with trains inevitably leads to Thomas the Tank Engine.

Thomas is a lovable train and it is a real treat to...

Vitamins.com: Good prices, bad service

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:48:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - During the 1999 holiday season, many online retailers offered promotions to lure customers to their sites. Vitamins.com offered a $25 off purchase promotion to first time customers. This was a wonderful deal!

I found their prices to be some of...

Not for the faint of heart

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 03:41:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - This is one of those books you come away from thinking, "What kind of sick person would actually write something like this?"

Since reading this book, I have not been able to read another Koontz book. Some of his books have been a bit...

Great book, except for one little part

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 03:29:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - This is probably the most nit-picky review of this book you will ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed Dark Rivers of the Heart because it had just enough ring of truth to make you wonder. This book also lacked much of the gore and macabre that have been so...

Card, Orson Scott: A hit every time

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 03:38:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I first came across Orson Scott Card in a college writing class. His book "Lost Boys" was an intriguing story that intertwined current issues with the supernatural. With this one book, I was hooked.

Card has a way of drawing the...

Breathtaking

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 19:08:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - One of my favorite college memories was a class I took on the geology of the Grand Canyon. Lucky for us, the Grand Canyon was just three hours away.

However, on our trip to the Canyon, we did not go to the famous South Rim; we were able to...

Quick and Easy

Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:07:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I'm a recent subscriber to this magazine, but I'm already hooked. My mother discovered this first and kept telling me about the recipes. As a mom with two small children, fast and easy cooking is something very appealing!

Quick Cooking...

Belkin Classic Mouse: You get what you pay for

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:03:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - This is a cheap mouse. What else can you expect for the price?

Actually, I expected the mouse to work longer than a month. Sure, with two toddlers using the mouse, we are harder than most families on mice, but a month before it broke?
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Takes a Lickin...

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:55:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - Over the past two years, we have replaced our mouse an average of every 4 months. A mouse should definitely have a life of longer than that!

The reason we were replacing our mice so much is that we have two toddlers who use the computer. They...

Eureka Cordless Stick Brooms: Quicker Picker Upper

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:46:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I wanted a dustbuster, but my husband, being more economical decided this Boss Lite was a better deal.

I was a bit disappointed when he gave it to me, but now that I have been using it for more than a year, I absolutely love it!

It...

Best Carseat on the Market

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 01:25:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - For those that are frugal and safety conscious, you understand well that sometimes, you have to spend more to get the most for your money. That is certainly the case with this carseat.

Many infants today are reaching the magical "20...

These are good!

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 01:11:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I normally use cloth diapers, but for the times that I do use disposables, these are my diapers of choice.

My children both have extra-sensitive skin. These diapers are very absorbent and don't seem to irritate their little bums.

We...

The Best Gerber has to offer

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 01:02:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I've been using cloth diapers on my daughter's bum for the last 6 months. I made the switch when she was 8 months old.

I've tried the Gerber Birdseye Weave, the extra padding Gerbers and these Diaper Service Quality diapers. These DSQs are by...

Gerber Birdseye Weave Cloth Diapers: Cheap and good

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 00:37:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - My first experience with cloth diapers were with the Gerber Birdseye Weave cloth diapers. These are nice diapers that do the job for a minimal expense.

They aren't as absorbant as the diaper service quality diapers, but you can always double...

Ick Ick Ick

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 00:31:10 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - I don't know if it is the Barney on the plastic strip around the middle that turned me off to these diapers or the fact that my kids leaked ONLY in these diapers. Yes, I am a Barney hater :)

I also don't like the plastic on the outside. Feels...

I'm NEVER buying a high chair

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 00:25:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - This portable booster seat is better than any high chair. It is a space saver for those with small living spaces, is portable for trips, and fits into the dishwasher for easy cleaning!

Now, what high chair can you do all that with?

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I pumped for 9 months

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 00:18:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - My son was born prematurely and then I went back to work. I was determined to breastfeed because the breast IS the best food source for infants.

I was able to rent this pump from a local nursing mothers group. If price is a concern, look in to...

A magical movie

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:45:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - Totoro is full of magic and wonder that enchants the viewer, no matter what the age.

The simple story is wonderful to watch over and over again...and your children will want to watch it repeatedly.

Though some people do not care for...

Wonderful!

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:25:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - This book is one of the most controversial children's books ever written.

What could be controversial about a mother singing to her child each night from the time he was a baby, to a teen, and then as a grown man? Perhaps it's the fact that...

Sesame Street Elmo's Preschool: A Charming game

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:13:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - Elmo is a wonderful tour guide through this game. He helps children learn about feelings through making faces, patterns through sounds, and making words.

There are not many games that we have found that teach feelings and patterns. Most only...

Search & Learn Adventures: An OK game

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:08:11 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mowse - Following instructions is the point of this game from Sesame Street. There are many ways to get children to follow instructions, but this Sesame Street game doesn't seem to do it well enough to hold the attention of a toddler.

My almost 3 year...