Epinions Recent Reviews for renysmom

Gator: Not bad for free

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 23:18:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - As I searched the web on my endless search for freebies I kept seeing ads for Gator, a free download. I never took much of a look at it until I started shopping on the web. Some of my friends said this would make life easier and it has. No more filling...

Just a roll of the dice

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:17:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - This is a great quick gift for a birthday party when you can't think what else to buy, many of my childrens friends didn't have it. I guess not all parents are as obsessed with it as I am.. We play at least twice a week.

I can remember playing...

Freeshop.com: This Freebie isnt worth it

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:46:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I'm a freebie junkie.. I got caught up on this craze about a year ago and love getting all the stuff that comes my way. In doing this I visit several freebie sites throughout the web, and have stopped at freeshop several times. Each time I have been...

Microsoft FrontPage 2000: Worth every bit of my bosses money :)

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:29:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I have been making web pages with html for about 4 years now and didn't think that I would ever use a WYSISYG software.. then everyoe started telling me how much faster Front Page was and how it could do everything I ever wanted.. I decided to check it...

Great Family Spot

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:24:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - We love VA beach... We have been to several beaches on the easst coast over the years but we always end up back there. It may be the beautiful beaches, the great food, the weather, the activities away from the beach or maybe all of them.

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AOL Financial Message Boards: Like a soap opera

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:06:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - The AOL message boards are one of the reasons I would die without AOL, well its the main reason actually.. They are the best.. I frequent several like Whats for Dinner, Dept. 56, Surfing for money but the absolute BEST is The Tightwads Open...

Not Worth the Effort

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 23:46:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - My mom gave me one of these.. I'm not really sure why she did but I brought it home and gave it a try..What a waste of time this was for me.

First you can only make one sandwich at a time, which in a house of 3 men, just doesn't cut it, Second...

Quicken Deluxe '99: Finally ~ The Light Has Been Turned On

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 19:27:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - Im not an accountant, I hate balancing a checkbook and whenever my husband talked finances it would end up in a fight cause I didn't get it.

I saw a friend using this software on day and asked about it, she walked me thru it and showed me some...

Sierra MasterCook: Simply ~ The Best

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 19:17:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - When I decided about a year ago to learn to cook and stop eating out all the time, I discovered a cooking site on AOL. All the writers raved about this software and its ease of use so when I saw it on sale at Cosco for $9.99 I grabbed it up and figured...

Saved this mom

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 18:55:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - About a year ago I discovered a great cooking site on AOL and they kept talking about this magazine so when I saw it in the store I purchased it. Well I never put it down, read it cover to cover and tried several recipes, all which turned out great. I am...

Surprise, Surprise

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 11:10:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I decided to look around for new car insurance when I went to my old agent (Allstate) and requested a quote on a new car I was buying and was told my insurance would go up $400 a year. Now Im a 38 yr old mom who hasnt had a ticket or accident in over 10...

Charlotte Church: You must check this CD out

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:43:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I am not a fan of classical, high soprano type music but I am a fan of beautiful voices and this young lady has that.

I heard her on David Letterman one night and was shocked to find out the voice was that of a child. I enjoyed her signing...

Its all here

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:24:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - For a graphics designer loving person this is the software to grab up.

I started using paintshop years ago (so long ago I can't remember which version) when it was available as a free download, finally I convinced my husband to purchase the...

Homestead.com: Great for beginners

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:17:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I have to agree with those who say homestead is easy. Very easy it is. My husband owns a internet website developing company and he has taught me HTML which I personally love, yet for someone just starting out this is the site to use. Everything is drag...

TV Shows: Millionaire wins in this house

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 09:12:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - We are a game show family, the kids love to watch them, so when this new phase of TV Games shows hit the airwaves, we were anxious and ready. Without a doubt Millionaire became the family favorite.

The questions range over a wide area of...

Web drug stores: Best Druugstore on Line

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:13:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I have to agree with all those that have written the praises of Drugstore.com

I had a bad experience with one and had to be convinced to try another by an on-line friend. Boy am I glad I tried it.

The product selection and prices...

Vitamins.com: Try another online drugstore

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:03:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I also tried Vitamins.com due to the promotion they ran in the early winter. I loved the site, it was easy to navigate, searching was simple and server response was fast.

That's the only thing I found about Vitamins.com that was good because...

Not thrilled yet

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 22:55:34 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - Recently Comcast took over our local cable company (Jones Communication), there was no formal announcment sent to customers or anything. Then January 1st came and all our stations changed. I thought oh free weekend of programs, funny thing was the never...

Household Cleaners/Laundry: Cleaning doesn't have to be expensive

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 15:31:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - I am a firm beleiver in a clean house...what I am not a believer in is paying all that money for cleaning fluids, when you can make them yourselves and save money. Here are some of my favorites: * Exported from MasterCook *
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Not for beginners

Sat, 15 Jan 2000 17:30:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - Don't let the title fool you.. I love Office 97 and am now using Office 2000. The software is awesome, but like everything Microsoft you have to learn their terminology to get the full use out of it. If you don't want to take a class many have turned to...

No One Better

Sat, 15 Jan 2000 17:20:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - There is simply not a better photographer living or dead that beats the quality and sheer beauty of Ansel Adams work. He is the master.

I fell in love with his work several years ago and am always on the hunt for his artwork in different...

Italian.. well almost

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 23:41:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - Growing up with a grandmother, grandfather and aunt who lived almost all of their lives in Italy, I ate my share of authentic italian foods and to this day, it's my favorite type of food.

Olive Garden, as a chain resteraunt, has almost nailed...

The channel my TV stays on

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 23:08:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - NBC is the network station the TV's in my house are normal set to. Except for one or two shows, I find that NBC has the more quality type shows that I like to watch. I don't enjoy, fluff, or shows that insult my intelligence and I don't find this to...

AOL Tightwads "Bible"

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 14:54:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - Great Get started saving series

I loved reading this book. This is actually three of the authors books, combined into one. This book is like a bible to many of those who visit the Tightwads board on AOL. You can find a great deal of basic...

Reliable and trusty

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 00:21:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author renysmom - Erol’s internet provider service is outstanding. Like the Erol’s video clubs of the past, their customer service and help desks is right on the money. You can always reach a live voice if need be.

Connections speed is smooth and fast, rarely...