Epinions Recent Reviews for willeftk

Wow! It's Great Being a Duck: Wow! It's Great Being a Duck ~ Not Your Typical Mean Fox Story

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 18:26:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - One of my favorite things to do with my kids is spend lots of time at our local public library. Books are an integral part of our lives and I prefer to borrow books instead of plunking down money for a book my kids may or may not read more than once...

We're Doin' Our Rain Dance with the Splash 'N Sparkle Umbrella Kit

Mon, 18 Nov 2002 17:26:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - The Alex Splash and Sparkle Umbrella Kit was probably the favorite gift my daughter received for her seventh birthday. I found it at etoys.com and bought it on impulse thinking it looked like a fun project for her. I would recommend this kit for...

Mega Bloks Learning Station ~ A Great Choice for a "Blok-Head"

Wed, 14 Aug 2002 22:32:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - Last Christmas my mother purchased a very clever toy for my son called Mega Bloks Learning Station. We had never owned a Mega Bloks toy before this one and I knew very little about them. Her purchase for my son who was then 2 ½ was...

Little People Dump Truck ~ Brings LOADS of Imaginative Fun!

Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:09:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - Believe it or not, the gifts are already beginning to roll in for my youngest son who will be three at the end of August. A large box full of items for my children arrived from their grandparents who live 400 miles away and don’t get to see their little...

Can Potty Training be FUN? Nope, but Pampers Easy Ups Will Help

Wed, 31 Jul 2002 10:26:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - You may or may not know that I have spent the bulk of this summer potty training my youngest child. I knew what I was getting into since I have two other children and they were trained by me. I dreaded this task of training because I knew it would...

Chris Bohjalian - The Buffalo Soldier: A Novel: Need a Great Summer Read? Get The Buffalo Soldier

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 18:10:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - There are some authors I can always count on to write wonderful books time after time. One such author is Chris Bohjalian who I first discovered via the Oprah Book Club. The selection that month was Midwives and it proved to be a great...

Bil Jac Dog Biscuits ~ Way Better Than Snacking on FOIL! (W/O)

Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:14:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I am an official, dyed in the wool, lover of all things Bil Jac. My decision to begin feeding their puppy food to my Lucy dog was a wonderful one. She was a stinky, gassy girl and Bil Jac puppy food helped her clean up her act. She’s now...

Heaven Help Us! My Son Has a Super Soaker XP 270

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:17:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - We used to have a “No Guns” policy at our house. My husband and I are not hunters or police officers and never have owned a gun. When we had our first son, we knew from the start that gunplay would NEVER be allowed in our home. Oh yes, that would be...

Nylabone POPpup Potato Bones ~ Not Your Typical Dog Treat

Sun, 7 Jul 2002 11:48:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I like to keep bones on hand for my dog since every once in a while she needs to be locked up in the kitchen for several hours at a time. I have found that Nylabone makes a variety of bones that my dog enjoys and they are available in both edible...

Flip It, Flush It, LOVE IT!! ~ PU Digital Flip-N-Flush Potty Seat

Tue, 2 Jul 2002 17:38:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - Among the many projects I had laid out for myself this summer was potty training my youngest child who will be 3 in August. He has been showing signs of readiness for a few months now and I likely could have trained him sooner, but I knew after training...

Sunburn Pain Will Feel Good to You After Banana Boat's Sooth-A-Caine

Wed, 19 Jun 2002 19:00:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I decided not so long ago that I should restock my shelves with supplies for summer. I had several bottles of outdated sunscreens and a bottle of Aloe-type gel that was at least 8 years old. My family is a light-haired, fair-skinned bunch and I bought...

Sorry Lil' Snoopy You are Pound Bound

Tue, 21 May 2002 16:12:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I should probably start this review off by admitting that I’m not a fan of pull toys. They are often really cute in the stores, but once you get them home, they do little more than collect dust. There has only been one pull toy in our home that has...

Gak Splat Sticky Mitt ~ The Toy That Appeals to Young and Old

Mon, 20 May 2002 13:06:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - If you happen to have children that watch Nickelodeon with any frequency, you likely have heard words like “Gak,” “Splat,” or even “Schaboozie.” Don’t ask me what they mean, ask your kids, they can tell you. When I saw an advertisement on...

Pesky Pests Beware, I've Got Ortho Diazinon Ultra! (W/O)

Fri, 17 May 2002 11:12:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - When my husband and I purchased our first home 18 months ago, I never dreamed that I would eventually declare war on ants and nearly go insane to battle them. We bought a home on a concrete slab and I’ve learned that each spring and fall, ants love to...

Bil-Jac Puppy Food ~ "Bone" Appetit!

Sat, 11 May 2002 22:21:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - When our family adopted a mixed breed puppy in February I decided to feed her Iams dry puppy food. My reasoning was based upon the knowledge that Iams was once considered a “premium” pet food, only sold in pet stores and was now available...

PARIS BUSINESS FORMS, INC. 00356 PAPER INKJET A-SIZE(T-SHIRT TRANS: Paris T-shirt Transfers ~ Practice Makes Almost Perfect

Sat, 4 May 2002 18:30:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - My daughter took a Saturday enrichment class that met for 9 consecutive weeks and learned more than a child could ever hope to know about the Rainforests. At the end of her course, she was expected to give a report about the topic of her choosing and...

What Do a Bus, Train and Taxi Have in Common? A Fabulous Puzzle!

Fri, 3 May 2002 00:28:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I love to work puzzles with my children and each of my three children has enjoyed piecing together puzzles as toddlers. I think that most children enjoy the challenge of a puzzle and finishing one gives them a true feeling of accomplishment. I enjoy...

Discovery Sub ~ Great Fun in the "Head"

Thu, 2 May 2002 16:56:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I think that most Mommies will tell you that toys with more than one use are among their favorites. We love walker/entertainment toys, wash cloths that double as puppets, and shape sorters that teach motor skills and shape recognition. Toys are not...

Ham & Cheesers are a Doggie Deli Delight

Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:18:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - Like a any typical new mother, I have been busily buying new toys and treats of all kinds since adopting our sweet mixed breed puppy in February. The dog food aisle and Pets Mart have become my favorite hangouts and I can often be seen holding a package...

Clare Beaton - One Moose, Twenty Mice: One Moose, Twenty Mice ~ If You Must Learn, You May as Well Giggle!

Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:29:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - One of the things that I love to do with my children is visit our local library. Now that I have three children, it can be a challenge, but usually well worth the effort. The last time our family visited the library I made a mental note to myself to...

Goodnight, Monkey Boy!: Good Night, Monkey Boy ~ The Story of an Annoying, Naughty Boy

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 12:32:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - In our house, we love a good book. In almost every room in our house you will find books and we think that a love of reading is truly a gift. As day turns to night and bed time rolls around I like to help my three children wind down with a soothing bed...

Old Mother Hubbard P-Nutty Treats ~ Lucy says, "No Thanks."

Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:14:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - After reading a few reviews about Old Mother Hubbard P-Nutty dog treats, I decided I would seek them out during my next trip to Pets Mart. Sure enough, they had the Peanut Butter & Honey flavor for about $2.50 for a 7 ounce bag...

Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub - Is this How Michaelangelo got Started?

Thu, 4 Apr 2002 12:32:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - On Easter morning my son found a basket full of tub related items all for him. He is a 2 ½ year old who developed a sudden fear of the tub. This is a child who used to play in the tub for 45 minutes and had to be dragged away kicking and screaming and...

Bath Time Fears will be Washed Away with Tub Tints!

Wed, 3 Apr 2002 23:15:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - I’ m still not sure how it happened or why. My 2 ½ year old son became afraid of the bath. It literally happened to him overnight and bathtime became a nightmare for both of us. My husband and I found ourselves playing rock, paper, scissors to see...

Lazy Pet Lounger ~ Definitely Not for Pets with "Issues"

Mon, 1 Apr 2002 23:56:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author willeftk - When my family went shopping for pet supplies recently, it occurred to my husband and I that our new pup would probably enjoy a bed of some sort instead of the old bath towels she had been using at bedtime. Our local Pets Mart store had a wide variety...