Epinions Recent Reviews for mtrenck

A Tasty Treat Ready in Under 16 Minutes

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:41:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - As an adjunct to hamburgers, chicken fingers, pizza, or most other meals the TGI Friday's Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins are an exceptionally tasty and easy to make side dish or appetizer. Right out of the toaster oven these potato skins taste...

A Bit on the Small Side for $15.99

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:50:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - We have a one month old son who is currently eating about once every 3-4 hours. We lead a very active lifestyle and needed a way to easily transport a few formula bottles when we go out. We have found the product to be very useful in transporting...

Good Pricing, Helpful Agents, and a New Twist on Term Life Insurance

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:37:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - When my wife and I had our first kid back in July we (among other things) reevaluated our financial needs and our current life insurance. After determining that my wife needed to up her term life insurance we started shopping around online for the best...

You Get What You Pay For

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:19:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - They always say that you get what you pay for.... purchase the cheapest camera available and you'll take cheapest looking pictures. Spend a bit more, and you'll get a bit more. The Sony DSC-W55, one of the Sony cameras in the Cyber-shot series is...

The Best Value for Your Money!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:01:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - They say you can't put a price tag on the safety of your family... apparently you can and that price tag is right around $17.00. The Kidde Smoke Alarm Value Pack is a cost effective way to enhance the fire safety of your home or office. Each value...

Convenient, But Not The Cheapest Alternative to A Boob

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:05:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - This review is a follow up and very similar to my review of the 13
ounce powered form of Similac Advance Formula. When our first son was born about a month...

Convenient, Easy to Use, Inexpensive Alternative to the Boob

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:31:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - Ask any pediatrician and they'll tell you two things about feeding a newborn, infant, or young baby. First - breast milk is best and should be the first choice for any new mother. And second, if you do use formula for one reason or another, your...

Too Bad it Doesn't Work.

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:48:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - Safety 1st's Digital Pacifier Thermometer, like most other pacifier style thermometers, is a good product in theory. Somewhere, at sometime, a bunch of old men and women sat around a board room table and came up with this design, thinking it would be a...

Makes Tummy Time Safe and Fun!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:23:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - The Boppy Prop Up Play Pad was one of the first things out of the box when my newborn son came home from the hospital a little over two weeks ago. While it's difficult to tell exactly whether or not my newborn actually enjoys things, or if he's simply...

A Little Awkward, Hard to Clean, but Does the Trick

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:37:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - Sassy's Deluxe 2in1 Back Positioner is a cost effective way to ensure that your infant stays securely in one position while sleeping, but has a few minor draw backs that some similar products don't have. Research suggests that babies that sleep on their...

I Still Have Ants - but at Least My Dog is Still Alive

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:53:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - Living next to a wooded area my house is frequently visited by birds, squirrels, spiders, ants, beetles, and other various creatures. While a maintenance contract with Terminix prevents the majority of critters from becoming noticeable I do on occasion...

Cheap Way to Stock Up on a Necessary Item

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:29:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - The Chinese Prefolds are a cost effective way to stock up on an item you'll be using on an hourly basis. Although sold primarily for use as cloth diapers, the softness, convenience, and ease of cleaning makes each of them an excellent burp cloth. At...

Less "itching" but at what cost....

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:08:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - The Introduction (Skip below if you're in a hurry). When I noticed all three of my pets scratching and itching more often I declared war on an infestation of unseen fleas, ticks, or whatever else was aggravating my pets. My dog got the ol' flee...

Perfect recordings from something that fits in the palm of your hand

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:26:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - I recently purchased the Olympus VN3100 Digital Voice Recorder from my local Target. It is a compact, easy to use recorder that provides excellent recordings. Read below for more specific details! Availability & Pricing The VN3100 has been...

Leaves Wood Surfaces Like New...... Eventually

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 17:19:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - I seemed to have inherited a can of Scott's Liquid Gold Wood Cleaner & Preservative from my cleaning lady, which is apparently what she uses. I recently used liquid gold to spruce up my house for a party I'm hosting in between cleanings and saw for...

Effective OTC Way to Reduce Gas in Infants

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 07:54:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - Mylicon is an over the counter remedy for infants and babies who need relief from excessive gas. As the father of a 16 day old boy I've found Mylicon to be an effective method of soothing my son after meals and a most effective way to keep my own sanity...

Makes bathtime fun, cute, and safe

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:38:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - The Super Safety Bath Duckies made by Munchkin are a cute and fun way to make sure your baby's bath water is safe enough for their sensitive skin. Because I work as a career firefighter we received a plethora of fire related baby stuff while my wife...

Hilarious Name, Fantastic Product for Baby's Butt

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 19:23:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - This review is based on use on an infant. While Butt Paste can be used by adults to prevent chapped lips, the reviewer has no experience with the product other than to prevent diaper rash. Designed by a pharmacist, Boudreaux's Butt Paste is an...

Easy to Replace and Use

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:22:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - The Diaper Genie II is a fantastically wonderful method of disposing of your baby's special treats. If you'd like to learn more about the Genie itself, please read the reviews on the Diaper Genie II system. This review is strictly on the refill...

A Basic and Inexpensive Cordless Phone

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:20:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - My wife and I had always been "cellular spoiled" - meaning we primarily relied on our cell phones rather than our home phone. But after our first son was born we found ourselves home more often (as in 7 days a week) and started using our home phone more...

Comfortable & Fashionable

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:32:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - My wife and I have about four or five of the Ultra Plus Change Pad Covers made by Basic Comfort in various colors. We use them with a Serta Contoured Changing Pad and have found them to be convenient, comfortable, and fashionable. Convenience &...

Not an Essential Purchase for Your Newborn

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:21:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - With almost no experience with newborns or breastfeeding my wife and I took a trip to Babys R Us a few months ago and registered for this Milk Storage Organizer as well as a breast pump and milk storage bags. Two weeks after our son was born we've...

What a Waste! Save Your Money

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:04:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - The problem with being a first time parent with no experience is that you don't have any experience with good or bad products. Lucky for everyone on epinions.com - you can learn from my mistakes! The Snuzzler Complete Head & Body Support appears to...

A Basic Changing Pad, Good But A Bit Expensive

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:50:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - Alright, the decision of which changing pad to purchase for your baby's nursery might not exactly be keeping you awake, but if you do have enough time to read epinions on Changing Pads, then I'll throw in my kudos for the Serta Nightstar Contour Changing...

Oh how my newborn loves this!

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:36:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mtrenck - My newborn boy (currently 12 days old) was lucky enough to have this purchased for him as a welcome present from his Godmother. After spending a few days in a bassinet rather than his crib, we tried having him spend some nap time/quiet time in his crib...