Eddie
Bauer Auto Booster - Why pay more for less safety?
A more expensive version of the dangerous Grand Explorer. Here's why you should
avoid it.
Combi Savvy Z ? Expensive, but probably
worth it
Of course you would never buy a stroller just because complete strangers
stop you on the street to tell you how cool it is... or would you?
Kolcraft
Reclining Umbrella Stroller - wonderful umbrella stroller, but not as my only
stroller
It's a really nice umbrella stroller, but it's not going to take the
place of your "big stroller."
Cosco
Rock N Roller - Almost, but not quite, the stroller of my dreams
I really loved it until I tried to live with it.
Are
travel systems and "all in ones" really worth it?
Before you buy a travel system, make sure it meets all your needs.
Introduce your child to Angelina Ballerina
An adorable video about the life of an adorable ballerina mouse.
And she'll have fun, fun, fun till her Daddy takes the VW away...
What's more fun than a pink Barbie Jeep? How about a yellow VW convertible?
Kettler Kalypso - All tricycles are not the same
A tricycle is a tricycle, right? Nope.
Supersaucer - Tons of fun, but pricey
It's fun, but is it more fun than less expensive exersaucers?
Dr. Seuss's
ABCs - Wonderful, from Aunt Annie's alligator all the way to Zizzer-zazzer-zuzz
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss books (and a favorite of my daughter as well).
Forget the
Mozart Effect, get the Baby Mozart effect
Baby Mozart is a great video for infants and toddlers that gives plenty
of opportunity for interaction and provides many teachable moments. Or you can
plop your kid in front of it while take a quick sanity break. Either
way, it's a good thing.
Baby Bach: Baby Mozart's less attractive cousin
Baby Bach isn't a bad video, but it suffers in comparison to Baby Mozart.
Bouncing
Tigger and Roo - A favorite at our house
They bounce, they sing, they entertain, they distract, they get rid of bad
moods... what else could you ask for?
Little Tikes Aquarium Shape Sorter - Great for the youngest
"sorters"
Unlike other shape sorters, this toy can be used by younger children without
frustration.
Little Tikes Climb and Slide Playhouse - Lots of sliding and climbing fun
for the little ones, but what about older kids?
A great smaller slide for little kids or indoor use. Families with more
children, or older children, may want to consider a larger slide.
I found The Rainbow Fish disturbing... what is it teaching?
It's not a lesson I want my daughter to learn.
The
First Years Compact Food Grinder - Should they be allowed to call it a
grinder?
It's more like a smoosher. And I don't mean that in a good way.
Huggies
Natural Care Wipes make a dirty job easier
You know, some of us do get excited about this kind of stuff.
Ulti
Mam
- The discriminating baby's choice
Hey, if you have to use a pacifier (and you know who you are), this is the
one to use.
Fisher
Price Soft Spray Tub - Don't be seduced by the sprayer
It's a nice tub that has some good features, but the sprayer is pretty
useless.
Setting
up a nursery: the basics (or, the dummies guide to nursery essentials)
Before you pick wallpaper and matching curtains, make sure you've taken
care of the essentials.
No
Pack N Play? What was I thinking?
I thought I didn't need this handy-dandy playpen-and-bassinet combo, but I
was so wrong.
Heinz Baby Food - Read the label first
All "bananas" are not the same - some are full of sugar and
tapioca.
Safety
1st Digital Pacifier Thermometer - Hey, this isn't MY pacifier!
A pacifier with a built-in thermometer sounds like a great idea, but it
doesn't always work.
Lands' End Deluxe Do-It-All - The mother of all diaper bags
This amazing bag carries everything you need (and then some) in style and
keeps it organized.
Nursing or not,
you'll love the Boppy pillow
We're still using ours with our 2-year-old... trust me, you'll wonder how
you survived without it.
Safety
1st Swing 'N Lock Gate - Back to the old wooden gate for me
The Swing 'N Lock Gate doesn't work any better than less expensive baby
gates.
Infant Motrin works, but it's not as convenient as Tylenol
Good product, bad package design.
Have diaper bag, will travel - or, can I change a freakin' diaper in
here?
Traveling with baby.
Our happy baby - coincidence or Good Start?
Our success story with Carnation Good Start formula.
Evenflo Nurser - A small annoyance
Why didn't I like this? It's a little thing, but little things mean a lot.
RF-Link
Wireless Video Baby Monitor - Worth its weight in gold
This is the only reason we were finally able to move our daughter into her
own room.
Duo Maternity Belt - Not perfect, but it worked
No, it only looks like a torture device.
You
can get a false positive result on a home pregnancy test
Many Epinionators will tell you it's not possible, but they're mistaken. Find
out why it happens and how to minimize the chance, whether you're fertile or
infertile.
Should you take the AFP/triple screen test?
It's probably the most misunderstood test ever offered to pregnant women. Find out
what it really tells you and why it's impossible to have a "false
positive."
How
to pick a doctor: a guide for infertile couples
The right doctor makes all the difference. Here are some suggestions for
finding one.
Everything
you know about infertility is wrong
If you're infertile, most of this won't be new to you, but it
might help explain things to well-meaning friends and relatives (not to
mention annoying busybodies).
You
can get a false positive result on a home pregnancy test
Many Epinionators will tell you it's not possible, but they're mistaken.
Find out why it happens and how to minimize the chance, whether you're
fertile or infertile.
OvuKit Ovulation Predictor - Do you have a degree in chemistry?
You might need it for this complex, expensive, but accurate test.
Stila Eye Shadow Singles
At last I get to review the greatest eyeshadow on Earth!
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner
You'll get this away from me when you pry it out of my cold dead hands.
Opium for Women by Yves St Laurent
Mmmmmmm... for the dominatrix in you.
The ultimate color enhancing shampoo
Use it right, you get gorgeous color. Use it wrong, you get pink bangs.
Sephora.com brings you the good, the bad, and the ugly of beauty
Sephora.com is one of my favorite online stores, but I have one warning for those who shop there. (Yes, you have to read my review to see what the warning is.)
My lips, but better, with Neutrogena Moisture Shine
Neutrogena Moisture Shine is mislabelled as a lipgloss in my opinion (and that's what you're here for, right?). But I still like it.
Outlast at
last!
Cover Girl Outlast is a impressive long-lasting color. Given my reaction to
other long-lasting lip colors, I was surprised at how well it performed.
Maybelline
Lip Polish - Back to the '80s for you, Maybelline!
At the other end of the lip color spectrum, we have this goopy unpleasant stuff.
L'Oreal
Soft Effects Duo Eyeshadow - Soft, subtle and beautiful
Until Epinions adds Stila eyeshadow, I'll have to limit my praise to L'Oreal.
But it's been a favorite of mine for years, and it's just as nice as many
pricier shadows.
Colorstay
Eyeliner Pencil - Not worth the trouble
I know lots of reviewers love this one, but it was just too hard and crumbly for
me.
Maybelline "Great" Lash? Only for a brief, shining moment
Am I the only person on earth who isn't gaga over Great Lash? And what's with
that tacky tube? (Yes, the category says "Volum' Express" - for some
reason, the name got changed during the redesign, and Epinions has not corrected
it yet).
Revlon Colorstay
Lipcolor - An idea whose time has not yet
come
I can still feel it sucking the moisture out of my lips.
I
didn't take a shine to Kenra Reflect Shine
This spray-on didn't add noticeable shine to my hair. I have some suggestions
for other products that perform better in my experience.
Kenra - The
"straightening serum" that gives me great curls
If you have curly hair, heads up! Even if you never straighten your
hair, you should consider adding this product to your arsenal.
Imodium
Advanced - No thanks, I'll take diarrhea instead
Yes, it is possible for the cure to be worse than the disease.
Clearasil
Foaming Face Wash - It cleans, but does it clear?
You can't prove it by me. It's a great cleanser, though.
Neutralize the blue: Estee Lauder Self-Action Tanning Creme
The best choice for those of us trying not to look like vampires.
Zia Ultimate Hydrating Facial Mask - Not for faces only
Do your elbows and heels deserve such luxury?
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
My new favorite book.
The
Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover - Two thumbs down (not to mention
other body parts)
One of the worst movies I've ever seen. And that's saying a lot.Rolie
Polie Olie - In a word, charming!
A gorgeous computer-animated cartoon that you have to see to appreciate.
The
Powerpuff Girls - A kiddie show for adult tastes
This is one of those shows that adults appreciate as much as children do, if not
more.
TLC's A Wedding Story - Who do these people think they're
kidding?
I actually like the show, except for one little thing...
Average flowers, above-average amount of hassle
I gave Proflowers.com a chance and they betrayed me! On Mother's Day!
Sephora.com brings you the good, the bad, and the ugly of beauty
Sephora.com is one of my favorite online stores, but I have one warning for those who shop there. (Yes, you have to read my review to see what the warning is.)
Webcertificate and multiple personality disorder, or, why the dot-com crash is
all my fault
Don't follow in my evil footsteps... please use your webcertificate only for good and moral purposes..
The "I hate AOL bandwagon?"
I know it's trendy to hate AOL, so I'm jumpin' on that bandwagon. No, really, it has some good points too.
