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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-serc Recent reviews written by member serc en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492492328580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - There's an old Robert Heinlein book called The Door Into Summer that I often think about when I can't sleep.  I don't like cold weather much, so a door into summer sounds like a brilliant idea… but when I can't figure out how to get or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492492328580 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492492328580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_492210654852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I tried kefir - a fermented milk drink similar to yogurt - many years ago when someone recommended it to me and I hated it.  I don't know what brand I tried, but it was the only one I could find and it was so tart that it was undrinkable. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492210654852 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:29:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492210654852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491585179268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Sometimes I receive samples of products from the strangest places.  I recently attended a workshop for nursing students and was given a gift bag of goodies, including a 2-ounce sample of Beauty Without Cruelty Organic Botanical Formula... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491585179268 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:38:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491585179268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491315170948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I have a lot of lip products in my house; some I love, some I don't even like.  I was given a set of several lip balms from The Body Shop in varying flavors about 6 months ago.  While I don't love it, The Body Shop Born Lippy Satsuma Shimmer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491315170948 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:08:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491315170948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491221716612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I was at the public library a few weeks ago looking for a book for my son to read, when I saw Read It, Don't Eat It! by Ian Schoenherr amid the picture books.  The cover was cute and the title intrigued me, so I brought it home... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491221716612 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:08:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491221716612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491104276100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I have never been very fond of the Softsoap brand, due to an experience I had with one of their soaps in a public restaurant during my second pregnancy.  The scent of the soap was so overwhelming that it clung to my hands, and I found it really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491104276100 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:04:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491104276100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490994765444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Reading Sandra Brown novels can be a hit or miss affair.  Sometimes Brown delivers deliciously fast-paced and fun stories, and sometimes her books read more like a mildly entertaining soap opera.  I recently listened to Sandra Brown's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490994765444 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 03:41:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490994765444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490767814276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Because of my fear of further dental caries, I've added a fluoride rinse to my regular routine of brushing and flossing my teeth.  I've used ACT Fluoride rinses on and off since I was a kid, but it seems that they have recently diversified their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490767814276 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:38:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490767814276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490285534852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Between myself and my 7-year-old daughter, Julia, my household goes through a lot of conditioner for hair.  Julia's hair is quite long, and while mine is only shoulder length, if I don't condition it daily after shampooing, it is impossible to comb... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490285534852 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:38:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490285534852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490072215172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - My husband runs marathons, and is thus very picky about his running shoes.  I walk between 15 and 20 miles on my treadmill every week, so I can afford to be a bit less choosy, but I still want an athletic shoe that's comfortable, offers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490072215172 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:15:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490072215172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489723170436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - There are a lot of body butters on the market now, and I never get tired of trying different brands and scents.  My mother recently passed along a Jaqua Peach Parfait Shea Body Butter to me, as she didn't like the scent.  I was happy to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489723170436 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:28:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489723170436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489621720708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I enjoy trying new products, especially if they are from The Body Shop.  A month or two ago I went shopping and purchased several items, including The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Night Cream.  It's an excellent, non-scented product created... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489621720708 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:57:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489621720708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489504214660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Shampoo is one of those items that I use every day and I don't think about a whole lot.  In general, I'm happy with a shampoo product if it gets my hair clean, doesn't dry it out, and it smells good.  L'Oreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489504214660 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:53:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489504214660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489300921988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - The last hurdle on the way to becoming a Registered Nurse is passing the NCLEX-RN, informally known as "the boards."  I have two review books that I've been using to prepare; one is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489300921988 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:01:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489300921988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488856718980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I have several Vincent Longo products, in part due to a great gift set that I purchased through Sephora.com right after Christmas last year.  I have had mixed experiences with this particular brand; I love their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488856718980 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:47:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488856718980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488608599684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I'm always on the lookout for new dark chocolate products.  I'd like to claim that I eat dark chocolate for the potential health benefits of the antioxidants it is said to have, but the truth is this: I eat it because I think it's delicious…... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488608599684 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:58:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488608599684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488323714692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - There are many things I love in this world, but two of the big ones are chocolate and Christmas.   Thus, when my best friend introduced me to I'm Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas by Marcel Desaulniers, I thought I had gone... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488323714692 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:47:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488323714692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488212893316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - While I don't put much energy into Halloween costumes for myself, my kids love to dress up and go trick-or -treating.  They usually have an idea about what they want to be for Halloween months in advance of the holiday.  Twice in the past we've... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488212893316 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:01:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488212893316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488100630148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Wearing nail polish is not something that I do often, but occasionally I will paint my fingernails.  I've polished both my finger and toe nails recently, so I've had the opportunity to use a few products that have just been sitting in my cupboard... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488100630148 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:50:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488100630148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487560744580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - Every year my kids come home with book orders from school, and many times the book orders offer books that relate to upcoming holidays.  That's how Vunce Upon a Time by Jotto Seibold and Siobhan Vivian came into my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487560744580 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 03:05:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487560744580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487449988740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I have many, many lipsticks, but I never get sick of trying new formulas and new colors.  Last Christmas I bought a set of Vincent Longo products that was on sale at Sephora.com and one of the items I was most interested in trying was the Vincent... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487449988740 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 03:14:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487449988740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487333400196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - My nursing class cohort has now been together for over 3 years.  We have gone out multiple times to celebrate the end of classes, having finished clinicals, having taken the HESI (an exam that supposedly gives you an idea of how you'll do on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487333400196 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 02:53:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487333400196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486975114884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author serc - While I don't always bother to do eye makeup, I do wear lipstick, foundation makeup and blush every day.  To "set" my makeup and remove any shine on my forehead, I also use a translucent powder every day.  I've been using Jafra Translucent... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486975114884 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:31:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486975114884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486889983620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author serc - There are a lot of children's books in my house.  So many that I can't keep track of what we have; I often just read whatever books my daughter, Julia, wants me to read out loud to her.  (She really isn't one to be put off by the suggestion,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486889983620 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 01:54:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486889983620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486669454980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author serc - I'm a list-maker.  I have lists all over the house; lists of things I need to do, lists of things the kids need, lists of reviews I'd like to write, lists of books I would like to read, and lists of movies I'd like to see.  I love to make... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486669454980 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:13:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486669454980?linkin_id=8003929