© 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-tracmd Recent reviews written by member tracmd en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_421216095876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When my daughter was first born, she received a gift basket containing a Little Taggie Blanket. I had never seen a Taggie until then. I was instantly intrigued. First of all, what in the world is a Taggie? Taggies is a company that was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421216095876 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:16:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421216095876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421139877508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When I was a mommy to be, I knew that I needed some sort of product to clean my future daughter's bottom during a diaper change. I had seen Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes at my local Whole Foods, and decided to give them a shot. At the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421139877508 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:56:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421139877508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420445785732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - During a family visit last year, my eight year old niece decided to pass on some of her books to my daughter. I was thrilled, as my daughter has loved to be read to for as long as I can remember. One of the books we received was called Clifford's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420445785732 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:15:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420445785732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420441525892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - During one of my virtual shopping excursions on-line, I happened upon Flapsi by Haba. Flapsi is a wooden clutching toy made by the German toy company Haba. It is made in Germany. I thought Flapsi looked very cute, with his oblong face, gentle smile,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420441525892 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 15:43:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420441525892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419184086660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - Though I am very pleased with my daily facial cleanser, I do find that I occasionally need a little boost. About every few weeks in the winter, I sometimes feel compelled to use a strong exfoliant, to take care of the extra dead skin cells on my face... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419184086660 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:25:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419184086660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419177664132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - By no stretch of the imagination would I say that I have wild, thick brows. If anything, I would prefer my brows to be a bit thicker and more distinguished. However, it has become rather obvious to me that brows need not be thick for them to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419177664132 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:13:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419177664132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419047181956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - A couple of years ago, I decided to venture into the world of body washes. Having always been a bar soap girl, I thought that I might reap some benefits from a body wash. I had heard that body washes tend to be less drying on the skin. I have had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419047181956 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:44:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419047181956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418912439940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - I still remember the first time I saw it. I was in my pre-teens, and it seemed like everyone was talking about it. This cool, hip movie that seemed to capture the essence of high school. Though I wasn't yet in high school myself, and I saw the movie... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418912439940 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:37:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418912439940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418471775876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - On one of my mother's relatively recent excursions to our local Shop Rite, she picked up a canister of Gerber Graduates Finger Foods- Carrot Wagon Wheels. She thought my daughter might enjoy them, as she (my daughter) especially loves crunchy foods. My... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418471775876 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:47:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418471775876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418340572804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - During the frightening and lengthy time when it seemed like pet foods were being recalled left and right, I began to fully take stock of what my precious Boo-Boo eats. Boo-Boo is my feline child, and I was scared by the news stories day after day... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418340572804 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:55:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418340572804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418240958084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When I was purchasing baby basics for my newborn daughter, I decided to buy a can of California Baby Non-Talc Powder. My mom had said that it is always good to have baby powder around, so I figured I'd follow her advice. I picked up a can at the local... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418240958084 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:22:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418240958084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418003193476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - My husband and I currently take my daughter to Gymboree Play and Music Classics. As a bonus, when we sign up each quarter, we receive Gymbucks. Each Gymbuck enables you to get $50 worth of items for $25. Gymbucks can only be used during specified time... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418003193476 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:39:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418003193476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417880968836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When I was shopping for a crib mattress for my baby, I was also doing a significant amount of research on-line about toxic chemicals. Let's just say, what I read had really disturbed me. Between the potential harms from PVC (vinyl), to phthalates to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417880968836 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:15:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417880968836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417836994180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - For many years, I have been cursed with scalp problems. They haven't been horrific by any means, but they have certainly been a nuisance. I have tried shampoo after shampoo, and would often run into the same two problems: terrible itchiness and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417836994180 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:47:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417836994180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417615679108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - Let's face it. Most babies love looking at themselves. They are fascinated by their cute little faces. Even before they understand that the face staring back at them is theirs, they enjoy mirrors. I heard about how baby's love to look at themselves... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417615679108 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:57:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417615679108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417613909636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When my daughter was about four months old, I purchased the Haba Dragon's Egg from Oompa.com. It was $9.99 and I couldn't resist. The picture showed a fabric egg with sections of different blue fabric, triangular yellow fabric along the seams, and a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417613909636 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:29:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417613909636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417576029828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When my daughter was around 10 months old, I realized that it was time to expand her library. She has loved books for as long as I can remember, and "Touch-and-Feel" books seemed to offer her a lot of enjoyment. During a browsing trip through the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417576029828 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:44:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417576029828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417254641284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - On a shopping trip several months ago, I stopped in a MAC store to pick up some mascara. I opted for the MAC Pro Lash. I was pleasantly surprised by its $11 price tag. Sure, it's quite a bit higher than drugstore makeup, but its rather reasonable... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417254641284 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:08:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417254641284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417164070532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - A couple of years ago, I decided to treat myself to a haircut by a senior stylist at a local Aveda salon. I wanted a sharp cut, with layers near my face. My hair is thick and has a slight wave to it. After the shampoo and cut, the stylist reached for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417164070532 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:41:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417164070532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417006915204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When I was choosing my baby hygiene basics, I decided to give Burt's Bees a try. I opted for the Baby Bee Diaper Ointment. I purchased a 2 oz. tube for about $6 or $7 at Whole Foods. I have subsequently been able to purchase 3 oz. tubes at Target for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417006915204 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:20:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417006915204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416834424452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When my daughter was first born, I opted for a California Baby body wash. I was not happy with the results, as it didn't seem to clean my daughter sufficiently. My daughter was born with a full head of hair, and it never seemed to be quite clean with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416834424452 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 08:09:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416834424452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416834162308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When I was on a teething toy buying kick, I picked up Haba's Bear in Ring on-line for $9.99 at Oompa.com. I chose this teether due to the fact that it is made in Germany, non-toxic, and because all exposed surfaces are made of wood. If you've read some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416834162308 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:42:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416834162308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416801787524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - Prior to my daughter's birth, I purchased a 7 oz. bottle of Earth's Best Everyday Lotion by Jason at Babies R Us, for approximately $5 or $6. It seemed to have a number of things going for it. Firstly, it lists Lavender on its label. I know Lavender... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416801787524 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:37:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416801787524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416754994820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - Call it a blessing or a curse, but I am quite pale. On good days, I am naturally a pale shade of egg shell. On bad days, well, let's just say that I look a bit like a corpse. OK, perhaps I'm not that bad. However, bronzers have been made with me in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416754994820 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:00:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416754994820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416251219588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracmd - When my daughter was a wee little baby, I ordered Shep for her from Oompa.com. Shep is made by Haba, a German toy company. The toy is manufactured in China, but under careful supervision (according to the manufacturer). I was intrigued by the many... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416251219588 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:35:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416251219588?linkin_id=8003929