Epinions Recent Reviews for sjmullen

A Great, Affordable Family Restaurant

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 20:32:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - Our family are frequent Sonny's diners for a number of reasons. First, its nearby; second, it has take out. Best of all, its a good value for the price.

I had never really experienced "bar-b-q" having been born and raised in New Jersey...

For a Little Ice Cream with Heavenly Taste

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 14:30:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - My family received the Krups LaGlaciere Ice Cream Maker as a gift recently. We all love ice cream, especially those expensive gourmet ice creams, so we were excited to try out some recipes I've collected over the years.

The first attempt was a...

Great Moisturizing Sunblock

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 20:26:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - "Sun protection" is more than a vanity point for me. I have Lupus, which is triggered by UVA/UVB rays. The fact that I live in Florida made finding an outstanding sunblock even more important. I've tried many products, from inexpensive "no...

As Easy as 1-2-3

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:52:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - As a Registered Nurse, I've used a multitude of Glucose Monitors over the years and have taught patients to use home testers numerous times. When I developed gestational diabetes, it was my turn to be the patient. I gravitated towards the monitors I've...

Where's the suction?

Wed, 7 Jun 2000 12:06:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - I purchased this bowl several months ago, thinking it would be great for my son's first eating adventures. Unfortunately, the dish wouldn't stick to any surface, especially his high-chair top!

I do like the bowl itself- its durable and colorful...

Great for Road Trips

Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:22:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - We purchased the Graco Pack N Play for our son when he was a newborn and continue to use it now that he is a toddler. We've found it indispensable for road trips. It is easy to set up and take down, and provides a safe environment for a baby or toddler...

A Wonderful Guide for Moms of Boys

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:21:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - Michael Gurion's book "The Wonder of Boys" provides parents with wonderful insights on the male perspective of childhood. It's especially good for Mothers, who of course, were raised somewhat differently than boys!

The book is divided...

Great for Older Babys/Kids

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 12:31:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - We have a Thermoscan Ear thermometer which we purchased to use for the adults in our house. Recently, I've been using it for my 17 month old son and found it to be accurate and easy to use.

When I first started using it, my son was about 8 months...

Pampers Rash Care Wipes: Well Worth the Price!

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:23:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - This is a product that I swear by! We are on a really tight budget and use all store brand products- diapers, rash ointments, even formula. But when my son had his first episode of horrible, scream-provoking diaper rash, I desperately tried the Rash...

Not worth the price!

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:17:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - I received the Diaper Genies as a gift from my mother-in-law. At first, it seemed like a God-send. That is, until we had to start buying the bag refills. At four to five dollars a replacement roll, the cost added up quickly. When your baby is still...

Great For Soaking Your Countertop

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:08:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - I received the Fold-Up Tub as a gift, and at first I thought, "great idea!,a portable tub!". It was another "space-saving device" that ended up taking up space.

The concept is a good one, but with a major design flaw: it leaks!...

Great PC for home office

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 15:15:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - I recently purchased the 6630 Pavilion model and absolutely love it. I retired my 2nd computer, a Gateway, with which I had a myriad of problems.The HP was easy to set up and I was up and running minutes after I took it out of the box. Directions are for...

1995 Kia Sportage: Good Value for the Price

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 15:06:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - We purchased a Kia Sportage EX 4x4 three years ago and have had only good experiences with it. With the price of gasoline these days, the Kia has pretty good gas mileage. We've calculated it to be about 23mpg city driving and about 27 to 29 mpg highway...

AOL: Waste of money

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:35:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - I have to laugh when I see those AOL commercials- all their happy customers! I'd like to actually meet one. I have had AOL service twice and both times I was very happy to cancel it. I found AOL to be a poor ISP for a number of reasons. First, it's...

Free and Easy ISP

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:27:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - I switched from the dreaded AOL to Altavista, fed up with spending $22.00 a month for internet access. A few things have changed at Altavista, which may make you a little more receptive. First, gone are the days that you had to click on a banner ad in...

Great help for the timid walker

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 22:18:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - My mother-in-law gave my son this walker for his first birthday. At that time, he would only walk with someone helping him. It seemed he lacked confidence in his ability to walk. Once he started playing with the walker, off he went and soon within two...

Great way to sooth your baby to sleep

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:55:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - We purchased the Slumber Time Soother prior to our son's birth and it was one of the best things we bought. Although he did not seem to enjoy it as a newborn, as he grew he seemed to look forward to having the music on for bedtime and naps. Once he was...

Too easily removed by toddlers

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:32:09 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - We purchased numerous outlet covers prior to the birth of our son.They seemed an inexpensive way to protect his little prying fingers from outlets. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for! He has managed to remove all of them from every exposed outlet...

Great soother for fussy baby

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:23:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - This swing was one of the few pieces of equipment we purchased on our own. The open top concept makes it easy to take the baby in and out of the swing without hitting his head along the way. My son was premature and for a few months the swing was one of...

Great for preemies with regurg

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:13:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - We used the Healthtex reusable bottles since our son's birth. Because he was premature, he had a condition called gastric regurgitation, so finding a bottle system that helped lessen swallowing of air and spitting up was essential. We looked at the Avent...

The most important nursery item

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:04:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - The Kolcraft mattress was one of the best purchases we made prior to the birth of our son. We were pretty confused as to which mattress to buy, but after researching it, we came to the conclusion that it is best to buy a high quality mattress, even more...

Excellent Necessity

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 20:58:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - The Fisher Price Lights and Sounds Monitor has truly been one of the most useful items for me. I especially like the ability to turn the volume down and use the "warning lights" when my baby is sleeping. One of the safety features I find...

Room for Improvement

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 14:51:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - My experience with the Evenflo Right Height Highchair has been fair. I enjoy the ability to change the height of the chair, but now that my son is older, I find it difficult to use without the tray- The arms of the chair make it impossible to pull it up...

Evenflo On My Way Travel System: A Versatile Stroller

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 14:31:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjmullen - The Evenflo "On My Way" Stroller system provides great convenience at a good value. When my son was an infant, we cherished the ability to transfer him in the infant seat from stroller to car. It also served as his car seat, feeding seat and...