When I assess a product, I look at its value. Something can be very expensive, but provide excellent value and is in essence a bargain. By the same token, an item may be cheap, and provide little to no value. As a mother of a young child, safety is also imperative. As I have said in a past review, safety trumps all else. An item can be amazing, but if it is unsafe, I will rate it poorly.

Some of my top loves and interests include: animals (and their welfare), writing, researching non-toxic products, finance (I'm a bit of a financial geek), the environment, and eating. Yeah, I love to eat.

My husband is Epinions member BrettKatt. My mother says he is the Yin to my Yang. I agree. We live in Southern New Jersey, though he is from Pennsylvania and I am from New York State.

I have been on a loooooong hiatus from Epinions, and am happy to be back. Frankly, I had forgotten how addictive it is! I am always looking for feedback on my reviews. I strive to make my reviews as informative as possible, so I welcome any suggestions to improve them.

P.S.- The letters MD in my username are from my initials prior to marriage- not "Medical Doctor" :)