Epinions Recent Reviews for mrsbrady

How to make the simple act of brushing my teeth into a hi-tech science act.

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:09:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I've never given the act of brushing my teeth much thought. Floss, grab brush, apply toothpaste, brush, rinse, gurgle mouthwash, smile, get on with my life. Repeat at least daily, or any time I consume unwanted mouth jewelry such as Oreo cookies...

A great way to quickly become obsessed about wrinkles I never realized I had.

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:05:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I am 32 going on 100. I am a mom of 6 children, wife of a man 10 years older than I, and live in a harsh climate. In the summer I am outside all day in my gardens, all too often without any sunscreen (hey, at least I lather it on my kids!) and in the...

Um, wow, my hands are glittery.

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:03:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I have perpetually dry hands. The cold Minnesota winters combined with the dry house are factors, as well as the fact I wash my hands at least a dozen times a day. I need a lotion that can both keep my hands from becoming dried and cracked and...

My toddler's first boyfriend, Buzz Lightyear

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:43:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - When a child first really becomes excited about something, we as parents tend to get just as excited about it. My firstborn's first love was Kermit the Frog, my second, Thomas the Tank engine. These characters hold a special place in the child's baby...

My Little Pony twin size sheet set

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:35:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - As stated in my review of the My
Little Pony comforter that matches this sheet set, my daughter desperately wanted a My Little Pony bedding set to replace the...

My Little Pony Comforter, a great find!

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:21:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - When my four year old outgrew her toddler bed, she took a lot of convincing that getting a bigger bed was needed. Finally I got to the heart of the problem. She didn't want to give up her My Little Pony toddler bedding. The thought of her little sister...

Eucerin Daily Replenishing Lotion

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:59:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I have very dry skin, and living in Minnesota, with it's long dry harsh winters doesn't help any. I need a lotion that can stand up to the natural elements, as well as constant hand washing (hey, I've got 2 kids in diapers and I love to cook, so I...

Easy way to make popcorn for the whole family!

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:47:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I grew up in a popcorn loving family, so when I got married and we had some children (ok, six, to be exact!) I had a strong desire to continue that tradition. Time to watch the beloved Vikings crush the Packers? Pop up some popcorn. Going to watch a vhs...

Bear Country USA in an RV

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:16:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - Bear Country USA is a sort of drive through zoo covering 250 acres of a not too hilly terrain of pine trees and grassy meadows. It's location, just eight miles south of Rapid City, makes it within the vicinity of most of the other tourist attractions...

Big hit for this family!

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:50:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - Duluth is a favorite family vacation for our family of 8. After a busy day of sightseeing and bumming, the kids need a place to play with their new treasures and my husband and I need space from the kids. The Holiday Inn and Suites provides both, and for...

A world of magic for an older Thomas lover!

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:26:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I have two boys who are Thomas the Tank Engine fans. Actually, addicts is a better fitting word! They have a vast collection of the wooden trains, drool over each new Thomas the tank and Friends magazine issue they get in the mail, and magically are able...

Oral B toothpaste for baby is good for older ones, too!

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:18:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - As a mom of six children, three of them being under age 6, finding a safe toothpaste isn't just a good idea, it's essential! Most toothpastes, even ones with fun kids characters like Sponge Bob or Barbie on the tube, have this glaring warning:...

Listerine should stick to mouthwash!

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:33:07 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I am a hot cocoa addict, which is like being a coffee addict in that the effect on the teeth (pearly whites become yellow corns) is not a desirable one. I had never tried any sort of whitening product before and had a coupon greatly reducing the...

Another gadget to add to your trying to conceive arsenal

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:13:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I am somewhat of a ttc (that's trying to conceive) nut. I must be doing something right, because I have had seven pregnancies and six children to show for it! After having problems getting pregnant with our third child, I went to my doctor, who...

Eye candy for the puzzle lover!

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:04:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I'll always have a special spot in my memories for this puzzle. At a week overdue, it was the one I was currently working on when I went into labor with my sixth child 5 months ago. I've always enjoyed puzzles, and 500 piece ones are fun because they...

A chef's secret weapon to not smelling like food all day!

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:19:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I love to cook. Not the kind of cooking that requires me to open up a box and follow the three step instructions, but real made from scratch cooking. And with a family of eight to cook for, I often use my big Crock Pot slow cooker, so I prepare the meal...

Dryel home dry cleaning kit

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:47:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - Living in a small town where going to the local dry cleaners is not an option, and being a fugal wife and mother, I loved the idea of being able to safely clean dry clean only garments at home. The Dryel kit consists of a large approximately 2 foot...

Great buffet, great pizzas, great family restaurant!

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:24:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I'm sure I'm not the only one who's had a pizza chain restaurant horror story. My family is starving. We pull into a pizza restaurant and order. Then we wait, and wait. The baby's crying. The toddlers sleeping. The kindergartener has to go to the...

Sodor Ice Delivery cars

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:13:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - Two of my boys are huge Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends fans, and they mostly collect and play with the wooden railway set trains and cars. The Ice Delivery set consists of two cars. One is a ice cargo car. It is about 3 inches long and has "Sodor...

The only cabinet lock my older babies can't open!

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:34:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - It is so important to make sure all poisons, medicines, sharp knifes, and such are out of young children reach. Soon after my first toddler started climbing (it's amazing just how high they can climb!!!) I realized just putting the no-nos up was no...

Disney Pixar plus Monopoly equals family fun!

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:03:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - Our family of eight loves almost all of the movies Pixar makes, and we also enjoy collecting and playing Monopoly, so when this edition came out we had to buy it! The game has the same rules and play as the original Monopoly, but the tokens and...

Not worth it!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:00:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - I have 2 avid Thomas the Tank Engine fans in my house. We have most all of the wooden trains, but recently my boys saw these new motorized plastic trains at Target and Walmart, and were dying to try them out. Each engine comes with some track, so the...

Great fun for a Shrek loving family!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:36:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - Our family enjoys Monopoly and the three Shrek movies, so we were all excited to try this one out. It is just like the original Monopoly, but the figures and properties are all from the Shrek movies. Each player can pick from the following tokens:...

Adorable, adorable, adorable!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:09:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - My children have recently discovered these adorable and wholesome toys. Each animal is about 2 inches tall, and has a small magnet embedded in one paw or foot so it can interact with the various accessories sold separately. This set includes a tree...

Great fun for a cars fan!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:40:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrsbrady - We actually bought this used at a garage sale with for my boys ages 7 through 13 who are into the Disney Pixar Cars. Even without the instructions (it was already put together when we bought it) it has been a fun and durable toy. even my 2 and 5 year old...