© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-thriftymommy Recent reviews written by member thriftymommy en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_389699571332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - No major spoilers, nor will there be too much on the storyline since true HP fans already know the story!! I know it's hard to fit 896 pages of material into one movie. I do. It's just hard for me to imagine that this movie did that epic novel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~389699571332 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:12:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_389699571332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_241505373828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - I recently purchased a five of these handy dandy MP3 players for $18 each at a popular electronics store and decided to give technology a chance at impressing me. Since I still have cassette tapes and am grudgingly switching over to CDs (I've got a CD... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~241505373828 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:11:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_241505373828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_241169305220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - This review will focus specifically on our preschoolers' view of the Six Flags Great Adventure (to be referred to as GA for the remainder of this review) theme park located in Jackson, NJ. I could write a book from the pre-teens' perspective,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~241169305220 Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:38:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_241169305220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_236198203012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - After years of frustration with the mess involved with finger painting and indoor painting crafts, I finally learned to move the painting outdoors. Unfortunately, the so-called washable paint washes off most plastic and cotton surfaces but not off our... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~236198203012 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:21:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_236198203012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230095294084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - Once upon a time, Little Tikes simply made fun and durable outdoor toys. In order to compete with the changes in our society and in the consumer market, Little Tikes has diversified its manufacturing and adding its name to sub-par electronic products... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230095294084 Sun, 7 May 2006 13:20:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230095294084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221277687428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - After all this time, I was happy to see a new cartoon on the big screen that was based not on action and adventure but fun and a truly good feeling story. We asked our 6 year old to explain what curious meant and he said "getting into trouble". Our... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221277687428 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 21:50:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221277687428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219167362692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - We needed a special something for our 8 year old niece this past holiday and since she sings in the children's choir, we figured something adorable and yet functional musically would fit the bill. After much deliberation, we chose the Strawberry... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219167362692 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:52:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219167362692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217664032388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - We purchased this Little Tikes bicycle helmet for our now 6 year old but despite it being a toddler helmet, our now 4 year old daughter is wearing it and our 6 year old never was able to! We bought it online from Toys R Us in 2002 because of the Little... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217664032388 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:43:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217664032388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217385045636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - You know, you truly get your money's worth...and this Kidz Cam Digital Camera by Sakar is worth less than I paid for it!! Product Description: "The Kidz Cam Digital Camera Kit features a quality Digital Concepts digital camera,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217385045636 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:49:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217385045636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216665591428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - As a child, I adored jumping as high as I could on my pogo stick. I could literally jump for hours since pogo sticks teach not only how to jump but also the subtleties of balance and coordination which I still, I must confess, have difficulties with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216665591428 Thu, 5 Jan 2006 14:56:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216665591428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216369172100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - Ah! Here they are: the cheapest airline on the net for travel from NJ to Denver via Chicago Midway airport. The reasons they are cheap? One is their ability to forego paying their bills by going into Chapter 11 reorganization and closing their hubs in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216369172100 Tue, 3 Jan 2006 13:42:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216369172100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216284696196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - We recently flew ATA out of LaGuardia Airport. Although that is a different topic, ATA airlines is cheap for a reason. One of them being they lost their contract at Newark and we needed to change our reservations to LaGuardia Airport instead. For us,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216284696196 Mon, 2 Jan 2006 19:46:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216284696196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216257891972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - Located in Leadville just up the mountains from Vail, this hideaway ski resort is the most affordable skiing you can do in Colorado! We just returned from Colorado (12/20-30/05) and enjoyed our holidays as well as our skiing. What made our vacation... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216257891972 Mon, 2 Jan 2006 16:14:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216257891972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216178265732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - My husband received a discount package from his company that included a discount on Avis rentals. Since my company's discounts were not as affordable, we decided to give Avis a try this past month. We rented a Dodge Grand Caravan minivan from the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216178265732 Mon, 2 Jan 2006 01:08:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216178265732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216129310340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - It's been awhile but here we go: my New Year's resolve is to return to writing here at least monthly! We returned from our holiday in Denver to find that there were presents left under our tree at home. In the midst of the chaos of paper and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216129310340 Sun, 1 Jan 2006 16:42:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216129310340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182946205316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - I have now read all of Diane Mott Davidson's books and this one, Double Shot, is sure to please even the most finicky reader! About the book Although you do not have to read all of her books with Goldy Schulz as the heroine, it may be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182946205316 Wed, 11 May 2005 21:59:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182946205316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180031426180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - We bought the Step 2 Corporate Townhouse Climber way back in 1995 and its lasted with minimal fade and lots of play time! About the Climber This climber features a four step ladder in the rear and molded steps on one of the body. The slide... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180031426180 Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:49:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180031426180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_179753946756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - In my attempt to make our children&#146s computer kid-friendly (as the ages in our home are 3, 5, and 10), I have purchased many unnecessary items in the hopes that they master the computer rapidly and efficiently. This keyboard's purpose is to make... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~179753946756 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:12:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_179753946756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_179710627460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - My mother came over and told me I needed to start reading again and writing my reviews. I am sorry that this was the first book I picked out of her goodie bag! About the book I've never read any of Laura Lippman's books; this was the first... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~179710627460 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:21:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_179710627460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_175432175236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - On a recent trip to Walmart, grandma found this cute KidzMouse Spongebob Squarepants Optical Mouse on clearance for $7. Since I recently purchased a third computer (we have mine, a laptop for dad and now a third for the kids!!), I had asked my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175432175236 Thu, 3 Mar 2005 20:27:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_175432175236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_174507921028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - I am a fan of cloth diapers when at home during the first few weeks of life....when the messes are not as large:) The multi-use The First Years Diaper Pins have been a staple item in my home for over ten years now! The basics. "The First... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~174507921028 Wed, 23 Feb 2005 23:51:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_174507921028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_174367280772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - After three kids, I have amassed an amazing amount of baby stuff. By stuff, I mean a thing that looks so good in the store that I can't possibly live without it. This happens to be one of those items that I could really like but have a few concerns... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~174367280772 Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:05:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_174367280772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_174124273284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - A few weeks ago, my local Head Start offered us a chance to see a dynamic new speaker for free. So, since I was not yet on bedrest and have nothing to do at night with my three children (huh??) and it was priced right, I decided to go see the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~174124273284 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 21:18:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_174124273284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_174120275588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - Since it’s my habit to read all the works of an author, John Lescroart has put out some really good lawyer mysteries that have kept me coming back for more. About the book Amy Wu is a young lawyer who has recently suffered the loss of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~174120275588 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:42:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_174120275588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_173353897604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thriftymommy - Not being a fan of the soap opera genre, I wasn&#146t sure that this book would appeal to me. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself rooting for the main character and hoping the show would go on. About the book Serena McCormack... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~173353897604 Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:07:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_173353897604?linkin_id=8003929