Epinions Recent Reviews for valuemom

Six Flags Revamps Wild Waves/Enchanted Village

Sun, 26 May 2002 05:00:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Enchanted Village was the “original” amusement park for the Seattle/Tacoma area. Later, the water park, Wild Waves, was added. We have visited this park many times over the past 15 years and found it to be quite enjoyable. While not in the leagues of...

Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea Maker TM14: Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker The Appliance You Didn't Know You Loved

Tue, 21 May 2002 01:34:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Valuemom’s History of Iced Tea

I absolutely love iced tea and have tried many types over the years. Back in the dark ages, tea was made by brewing hot tea and then cooling it in the refrigerator. This took several hours, although the...

Century Plaza - Good Hotel, Great Price

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 02:00:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Our family recently traveled to Vancouver, BC for a spring break getaway. After researching various hotel options, we settled on the Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard St.. This hotel interested us because of its location and reasonable price. We booked...

It Is Modeling, But Not Quite Magic

Fri, 2 Nov 2001 05:08:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - What is it?

Crayola’s Model Magic is a fairly new modeling compound readily available in toy stores and arts and crafts outlets. The material is a spongy, lightweight, non-toxic material that comes in an assortment of colors. Once the...

Wood land Park Zoo - A Gem in the Emerald City

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 04:02:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Having lived in the Seattle area most of my life, I have visited the Woodland Park Zoo many times over the years. For many years, it has been a very innovative and creative zoo. The exhibits have been continually upgraded and improved to a world class...

Hilton Hotel Chain: Hilton Suites are Sweet

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 02:44:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - I recently traveled with a group of teenage girls and their moms to Disneyland. We were traveling on a pretty tight budget because this was a trip the girls had earned on their own. After looking into our options, the girls chose to purchase air and...

Hotwire: Hotwire is Hot

Wed, 8 Aug 2001 20:03:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Hotwire is a great online service offering discounted air, hotel, and car rentals through major name brand companies. The company is owned by a group of airlines and is intended to sell otherwise unused inventory. If you are flexible in your travel...

Staircase Rapids Trail

Mon, 6 Aug 2001 17:28:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Staircase Rapids Trail is located just inside the Olympic National Park near Lake Cushman on the Olympic Peninsula. To get there, head to Hoodsport via Highway 101 on the Hood Canal. Stop at the ranger station there for current information and maps...

My favorite polish by far!

Sat, 28 Jul 2001 06:33:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - I have tried many types of polish over the years, and they sit unused in my drawer. Most polishes chip after only a day or two unless you use base coat and top coat, and even then they only last a little longer. Using additional coats increases the...

There are better choices in IMAX 3D

Sat, 28 Jul 2001 01:28:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - Galapagos is a 3D IMAX film with footage both on land and underwater. The narration describes the wildlife and the special circumstances which make the Galapagos so unique. There is also a "storyline" involving a scientist who travels the island in...

Journey of Man is awesome

Sat, 28 Jul 2001 01:17:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author valuemom - The marriage of IMAX with 3D technology is perfectly displayed in Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man. While IMAX movies have always been impressive, the combination with 3D brings it to a whole new level. Journey of Man is visually stunning, and the...