Epinions Recent Reviews for satie37

Oliver Twist (2005): Oliver Twist - Please Sir, may I have some more!!!

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 22:20:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - Oliver Twist I recently attended the premier opening of Oliver Twist at the Toronto International Film Festival. This story by Charles Dickens has captured the interest of many film directors and there have been many renditions made over...

Dine & Dance the night away at the Old Mill Inn

Tue, 24 May 2005 16:12:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - My husband and I chose the Old Mill Inn to host our wedding and reception in 1999 and have since then celebrated many occasions there. I will review the Old Mill Restaurant in this review and the wedding services separately. Getting There: The Old...

Up Up and Away: Ballooning in Provence

Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:35:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - Ballooning En Provence My husband and I spent a delightful two weeks touring the south of France including Provence. We would stay in one locale for 3-4 days and take day trips to explore the surrounding area. While in western Provence, we based...

Chariot Cabriolet - Cycle, Jog, Stroll, Hike - and Take the Kids!

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 23:55:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - After much research I purchased a CTS Cabriolet three years ago and it was one of the better child transport purchases I have made. My child was 1 years old at the time and is now almost 4. This product comes as a base model and then there are a myriad...

Roycroft Inn: The Roycroft Inn - a Historical Arts & Crafts Gem

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 15:37:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - My husband and I have been to the Roycroft Inn twice now and I can honestly say it is one of my favourite getaways in the Northern New York area. Background: The Roycroft Inn is a historical landmark located in East Aurora (an easy 30 minute drive...

Most Comfortable Carrier on the market!

Fri, 24 Sep 2004 10:39:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - This is a Review on the original BABY TREKKER Carrier (not the First Journeys Baby Trekker). Having 5 children, I have gone through my various baby carriers but had yet to find one which was truly comfortable. My girlfriend, who is an avid hiker...

Some of Peter Sellers BEST acting and a must have for fans (m)

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 18:50:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - There is always the risk of buying a collection of older movies that they may be a collection of dusty duds. However, I was delighted with this collection of Peter Sellers movies I just happened upon in an electronics store during the Christmas...

Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites - a MUST HAVE for any cellist!

Fri, 2 Jan 2004 21:15:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - The Bach cello suites are classic cello repertoire and definately a MUST HAVE (and must learn) for any intermediate cellist. Bach wrote these suites during a time when the viola da gamba (the Baroque form of the modern cello) was at its height of...

This is definately one COOL fridge!!

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 23:50:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - When our other fridge started leaking water and freezing everything stored in the back we knew it was time to put out the big bucks and go refrigerator shopping. With all the choices on the market the job was a bit daunting BUT when we saw the refrigerat...

Imaginative water play with Brio Kiel Waterway!

Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:36:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - Our local toy store keeps a Kiel Waterway on a specially designed platform, just outside it's front door. We can't walk by that toy store without my 2 year old stopping to play. So, when I saw all the BRIO waterways on half price at the end of the summe...

Location Location Location .... oh yes, a really great suite!!!

Thu, 6 Mar 2003 00:47:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - I have been in Ottawa on several occasions but this was the first time staying at Les Suites Hotel. Traveling to Ottawa in February was not a matter of choice... I was attending a 5 day training course so wanted more than a hotel room. One of my...

Non-stop Peek-a-Boo Fun!

Thu, 13 Feb 2003 23:13:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - We have a store in our neighbourhood which stocks high end items to decorate baby's room. Harking back to simpler times they also sell nostalgic toys such as wind up cars, clowns etc. I was searching for a special something for my 18 month old when I...

A Fairly Odourless Diaper Pail Which Accommodates CLOTH Diapers!

Thu, 6 Feb 2003 23:15:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - I am an avid cloth diaper user and when searching for a diaper pail was a bit perplexed as most models were intended for use with disposables. They were compact and usually meant to be used with plastic bags for throwing out the diapers. In addition,...

The Best Thing for Sliced Bread, Bagels, Muffins etc.....

Sun, 2 Feb 2003 13:40:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - While window shopping in one of our more upscale china and crystal shops I wandered into their kitchen appliance section. There on the shelf were some very nice looking toasters. Then I remembered the toast launcher/incineration machine sitting on my...

In Search of a Suite Deal In Downtown Toronto

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 06:32:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - NOTE: All prices in this article are Canadian dollars.

I actually live in Toronto however, I decided to host a special birthday sleepover for my daughter who was turning 13. The idea was to rent a one bedroom (for the girls)hotel...

WOW Fridge Magnets your kid CAN play with!!!

Fri, 31 Jan 2003 21:59:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - Do you ever find that your fridge magnets are also KID magnets? My little guy was fascinated by the magnets on our fridge BUT his exploration resulted in the loss of phone numbers, grocery lists, and all the other stuff I usually keep on my fridge door...

Booster Seat for Families on the GO!

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 16:24:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - Last summer we were heading off to London England for a few weeks with our one year old. The eating habits of one years olds are less than neat and the image of having to hold him on our laps through dinner was not a pleasant one. So...we were excited...

Chicco Mamma Deluxe High Chair - Luxury Dining For Your Little One

Sat, 25 Jan 2003 15:06:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - We do NOT have an eat in kitchen so when shopping for a high chair we had to consider mobility and storage. The other point was aesthetics. Since this high chair would be stored/used in our dining room I wanted one which was fairly attractive. We also...

If you use cloth you NEED diaper liners!!!

Sat, 7 Sep 2002 12:27:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - I have 5 children and have ALWAYS used cloth diapers but probably would have switched to disposable if it weren't for disposable diaper liners. If you are not familiar with this product the diaper liner is a soft biodegradable material. It lies on top...

Great Idea but needs some work!

Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:59:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - I am an avid cloth diaper user but would probably not be so if it were not for disposable diaper liners. These are a GREAT idea and if you use cloth diapers they ELIMINATE having to clean poop off of diapers. I think this is the biggest drawback to...

Kushies are NOT for Tushies!

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 07:37:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - I purchased a package of 6 Kooshies pre-fold based on the cute nursery prints, the low cost and also on my past experience with other Kooshies products which have been on the 'high end' of the quality spectrum.

I was totally disappointed with...

Mother-ease - A Good Quality Diaper for a Reasonable Price!

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 00:03:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - I have always used cloth diapers, however, when my now 10 year old was a baby the cloth diaper choices were limited and thus, very easy. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the wide range of cloth diapers NOW on the market. The choices were daunting!...

At last! A mobile which REALLY captures baby's attention!

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 10:35:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - A good crib mobile should; provide captivating entertainment for baby, provide infant stimulation, be visible from the viewpoint of the baby lying in the crib, have good quality music. These are always the criteria I have used to choose crib mobiles in...

Pluses of full size stroller in umbroller model!

Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:49:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - We bought the Pliko Trek as we wanted a compact stroller which would store easily yet, we still wanted some of the features of a full size model. I actually had a choice between the 2001 and 2002 model but chose the 2001 model as it had a very large...

Kelty Convertible Baby Carrier: Thanks Kelty for making travel EASY!

Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:15:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author satie37 - With a one year old and a trip to Europe in the plans we had to come up with a travel solution for our son. We chose the Kelty Convertible because it gave the option of both a stroller and a backpack. This is one purchase I have NOT regretted. It is...