http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/LisaCarey Wed, 14 May 2008 02:41:18 GMT Reviews by LisaCarey at Viewpoints.com http://www.viewpoints.com/Products-for-New-Moms-A-Variety-of-Perfect-Gifts-for-New-Moms-review-2a784 Over the years I have found that among all the choices that we have for gifts to new mom's there are a few gifts for new moms that can't go wrong. Having been a new mom four times here are my picks for the perfect gifts just for that new mother among your friends and family.  —... Wed, 14 May 2008 02:41:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Products-for-New-Moms-A-Variety-of-Perfect-Gifts-for-New-Moms-review-2a784 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Kite-Runner-review-68a03 Today I read The Kite Runner, a novel by by Khaled Hosseini, who with his father's family travelled to America to escape the Taliban.  I actually mean that -- today. All 400 pages.  In two hours and 30 minutes on a flight from Dayton, Ohio to Houston Texas. — The Kite Runner Story Line A young man, (Amir),coming of age story, finding out that the world around him is not as he thinks, he struggles with his desire to act one way, (a writer) while attempting to achieve his father's love.  His actions while he is growing up lead both him and his hazara. (slave) named Hasan, whom quite often he refers to as his friend, to travel along very different paths in life.  After the death of his mother in child birth, he and his best friend, playmate and slave are raised together, often almost like brother's with his father having a special interest in his friend, and providing him with gifts and special opportunities.  Insecure in his... Sun, 11 May 2008 06:19:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Kite-Runner-review-68a03 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Trend-Micro-2008-Edition-PC-cillin-Internet-Security-Software-review-2fd50 Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security is an affordable, full service personal computer protection software system. It provides: antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-phishing, identity theft protection, two way firewalls, and parental controls — Trend Micro PC-cillin Antivirus Protection Features: —... Mon, 05 May 2008 19:57:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Trend-Micro-2008-Edition-PC-cillin-Internet-Security-Software-review-2fd50 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Post-Honey-Bunches-of-Oats-with-Chocolate-Clusters-review-7ee02 Post, known for its many cereal products, recently introduced a new cereal flavor to it's line up of Honey Bunches of Oats. Honey Bunches of Oats are also available with bananas, vanilla, cinnamon clusters, honey roasted, almonds, strawberries and peaches and now Honey Bunches of Oats with Chocolate Clusters. — General Information on Honey Bunches of Oats with Chocolate Clusters: —... Sat, 03 May 2008 03:37:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Post-Honey-Bunches-of-Oats-with-Chocolate-Clusters-review-7ee02 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/DEAR-Fashions-review-22d31  DEAR Fashions by Actress Amanda Bynes exclusively at Steve & Barry's   Actress Amanda Bynes may be best known for her quirky attitude and "spunkiness" exhibited in movies as, "What a Girl Wants," "She's the Man," and from the Nickelodeon television series (when she was much younger), "The Amanda Show" as well as her TV comedy, "What I Like About You," with co-star Jennie Garth.  Many other actresses have introduced their own fashion, makeup and perfume collections, such as Mary Kate and Ashley, Paris Hilton, and Sarah Jessica Parker.  Given time, we will all be able to wear a fashion designed by a celebrity. — Amanda Bynes DEAR Collection of clothing includes: —... Thu, 01 May 2008 04:40:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/DEAR-Fashions-review-22d31 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Stonyfield-Farm-Quart-Size-Organic-Yogurt-review-84cd3 Stonyfield Farms may be most well known for it's Yo-Baby yogurt product with and without cereal.  I admit, this was my first introduction to the Stonyfield Farms product line, because after reading the labels on regular yogurt and my daughter hated baby cereal caused me to look for a nutritious alternative. — Stonyfield Farms products include the 32 ounce size yogurt's in: —... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:44:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Stonyfield-Farm-Quart-Size-Organic-Yogurt-review-84cd3 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-com-review-f9e24 Crayola is a brand name known around the world for it's quality art products.  Unlike many corporate websites, Crayola.comprovides product knowledge, activities for children to do with parents or caregivers and teaching resources.  Visitors to the site can also find corporate information, however, it is not the primary purpose for the site. — Coloring Pages: — From the Crayola.com website children may access a variety of coloring pages designed for creativity, learning, and play.  Many of the coloring pages may be printed and colored or can be colored on-line. Featured coloring pages include holidays, celebrations, crafts which may be printed colored and assembled, dry erase activities (learning to draw) and even printable glow board scenes which can be placed on the Crayola glow board and used to create pictures and drawings. — Crafts: — In the crafts section teachers, parents and caregivers may choose from the featured craft of the day or... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:42:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-com-review-f9e24 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Temple-University-review-f85d4 Temple University (formerly Temple College) was founded in 1884 and become Temple University in 1907. Temple University is a public university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Quick Facts about Temple University —... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:54:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Temple-University-review-f85d4 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Ziploc-Zipn-Steam-Bags-review-c49c1 Ziploc Zip and Steam bags are designed to use the microwave to "steam" foods with quick cooking and steaming for more nutritious and lower calorie meals. The bags come in two sizes, medium and large.   — Product Description — A medium package of bags contains 10 bags per package. Each bag cooks two-three services per bag. — A large package contains 7 bags per package. Each bag cooks three to five servings. — Cost per package varies, but is approximately $3.00 per package.  — Features: — Top of bag indicates "hold here" to reduce chances at burns when removing it from the microwave oven. — Patented Ziploc seal is used to seal the bag. — Indicators of ½ full and full bags — Timing instructions printed on each bag for vegetables, seafood, meats and poultry — Instructions for use in 800 watt and 1100 watt microwave ovens — Design: Similar to the zip lock bag, but with patented vents that steam... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:40:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ziploc-Zipn-Steam-Bags-review-c49c1 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Panda-Software-Internet-Security-Suite-2008-review-82712 Panda Softwareoffers four products to protect your personal computer system, as well as networking, administration antivirus, malware, and spyware protection for businesses and their operating systems.  The home antivirus software services are:Internet Security 2008, Antivirus 2008, Antivirus and Firewall 2008, and Desktop Secure for Linux. Also available for free, are two instant scan products, NanoScan and TotalScan, that will scan your computer and identify any threats to the system, viruses, and spyware. — Features of Internet Security 2008 Package... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:42:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Panda-Software-Internet-Security-Suite-2008-review-82712 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Earcheck-Middle-Ear-Monitor-With-Physician-Accuracy-review-89953 Every parent wonders this question. Do I go to the doctor of not? Is it an ear infection or is it not?  There are many different symptoms to indicate a middle ear infection in your infant or child, but often those symptoms also indicate a cold, flu, teething or other illnesses. So, how is a parent to know what to do? These symptoms also always seem to appear at the worst possible time, and parents in the middle of the night while taking a temperature are asking themselves "Do you send them to school/daycare?" "Do you go to work or stay home with them?" "Do you call the doctor and try to squeeze an appointment out of an already busy schedule?"  — Innovia Medical is a company which develops and markets new products to health care providers and parents to assist them in early and accurate detection of ear infections. EarCheck is one of the latest in their home health care product line.  It is similar in theory to a digital or ear thermometers... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:48:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Earcheck-Middle-Ear-Monitor-With-Physician-Accuracy-review-89953 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/University-of-North-Carolina-Greensboro-review-249e0 As a former Admission Counselor and Academic Advisor at a private Catholic University, and a parent with children in college and approaching college age, I am always interested in learning more about colleges and universities. I want to know what they have to offer, how well the students like it there, and how much it costs.  Other important factors are student life and tuition costs.  Whenever I get a chance I speak to many friends and colleagues about where they went to school, as well as visit schools on many of my vacations.  After all, I don't want to lose my "touch."  — The University of North Carolina-Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.   It awards Bachelor's of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Masters of Arts, Masters of Science, Masters of Fine Arts, Master's in Education, Master's in Public Administration, and PhD's degrees.  It offers approximately 50 undergraduate programs from Anthropology to Women's Studies and many... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:57:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/University-of-North-Carolina-Greensboro-review-249e0 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Amazing-Animals-Musical-Activity-Barnyard-review-b7446 Amazing Animals Musical Barnyard by Fisher Price is designed for babies and children age 6 months and up.  It is a table top or floor toy with cheerful primary colors and farm details expressed through attractive stickers.  — The farm scene is depicted by a red barn, windmill, grassy area for the animals, two vegetables in a garden, a pig in a barrel and a chicken sitting on eggs.  The animals with this toy include a horse, duck, cow, and our pack had a bonus package of pony and sheep. The yellow duck rattles when shaken, the cow and horse have clicking movable joints. The remainder of the animals do not have any special features. A windmill on top of the barn spins. The rooster on top of the barn may be twisted around.  A yellow corn husk slides up and down.  The chicken flips up to reveal a nest with eggs.  The pig in a barrel can be pushed up and down, as can the carrots in the garden. With the carrots in the garden, when you... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:24:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Amazing-Animals-Musical-Activity-Barnyard-review-b7446 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Sheraton-Vistana-Resort-Orlando-FL-review-d6f03 For Spring Break this year, my family and I did the unthinkable, at least to me. We went to Orlando, Florida.  The choice for this decision was based primarily on two things. First, my parents were going to Orlando that same week, and second, RCI called and offered us a two bedroom condo at their Sheraton Vistana Resort.  This made our decision easy. — The Sheraton Vistana is located convenient to both the Disney Themeparks, Universal Themeparks and Kissimme as well as many of the area dinner theaters.  We arrived at Orlando Airport and picked up our rental car from Alamo.   It was a short drive to the resort and it was easy to find.  — Check in was so easy.  We arrived on a Saturday evening, and since check in starts at 4:00 p.m. it should have been very crowded, with long lines and from the looks of the cars in the parking lot it was very busy.  Check in however was easy, and there were several... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:13:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sheraton-Vistana-Resort-Orlando-FL-review-d6f03 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Cosco-Scenera-Car-Seat-review-e0361 Our family travels quite frequently, by air, as our family lives out of state and too far to drive.  I have a regular car seat that I use in our mini van on a daily basis, but needed a car seat for my older toddler that I could use in rental cars while traveling.  It needed to be easy to install, inexpensive, cute (of course she is a girl), and have a carrying case.  It needed to be light weight to carry it from parking to check-in and then back out to the rental car.  During my shopping I found the Cosco Scenera Car Seat available at Wal-Mart for $43.74. Since it is $10.00 a day to rent a car seat from the rental car company, it seemed like a good and inexpensive alternative.   — Features: — -rear and forward facing seating for infants and toddlers — -for use in children 5-40 lbs and 19-43 inches.  — -four different harness positions — -cup holder (she used it for snacks) — -brightly colored pink fabric with... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:39:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cosco-Scenera-Car-Seat-review-e0361 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Identity-Theft-Prevention-Protection-review-ffa24 Identity Theft is a growing problem, not just in the United Stated but across the world.  In some other countries, identity theft is considered a more threatening situation than terrorism.  Millions of dollars each year are lost by consumers, thousands of people are affected, and the numbers keep growing.  Of all forms of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission, 36% (the highest single percentage) are attributed to identity theft. — What is identity theft?  It is when someone else uses your personal or financial information for their own means. This can include mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, getting credit for any purpose in your name, health insurance fraud, and employment fraud, to name the most common uses of personal or financial information.  It is a crime, at both the state and federal levels and should be reported to your state's attorney general office as well as the Federal Trade Commission. For more... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:16:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Identity-Theft-Prevention-Protection-review-ffa24 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Fun2Learn-Laughtop-Computer-review-e6351 Needless to say, my daughters see mommy working on her laptop computer quite frequently. It is our lifeline. We listen to music, we read stores, get ideas for activities and recipes, help our older sister with her homework and thousands of other things that every family does with their home computer. So, it isn't any wonder that while shopping in Target the other day for a new stroller, (ok, so we strolled right over to the toy section too) we saw the Fisher Price Laughtop Fun 2 Learn Computer.  Fisher Price has taken some hits lately with the many recalls, but the laughtop computer is not one of them, and the girls were both asking for their own "puter" and the price was right. — The Fisher Price "Laughtop" Laptop computer is a child size computer in that is lightweight and fits on my three year old daughters lap perfectly.  It is purple and gray in color and has four play modes; letters, phonic, tunes, and games.  To set the play function, your child simply... Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:11:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Fun2Learn-Laughtop-Computer-review-e6351 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/SEE-SEE-Environmentally-Friendly-Toys-review-427c2 SEE (and acronym for safety, economy and ecology) Toys never need batteries and are environmentally friendly electronic toys. The lights and sounds produced by the toys are powered by a never ending energy source-your child. SEE Toys shelf life ends when your child's imagination does.  Each toys is specially designed with a power crank that you child turns in order to provide the toy with power.  In addition to the lights and sounds of the toy itself, the turning of the crank handle with its clickety clack can keep your child entertained. SEE Toys offer five battery free toy options.  Dynafly is a cute little firefly which giggles and buzzes.  The overly large bug shaped eyes contain three multi color LED's in each eye. The head can be moved and the arms that you can pose.  The firefly comes in your choice of green, blue or black for a cost of $19.99. — The Dynacar, by SEE Toys makes six different car sounds which come from each... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:12:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/SEE-SEE-Environmentally-Friendly-Toys-review-427c2 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Softsoap-Nutra-Oil-Moisturizing-Body-Wash-review-c8ef0 I don't like soaps for the shower, so usually purchase a body wash of some sort. I am always trying new ones. While shopping for a new body wash, I pulled out my coupon book and found Softsoap Skin Essentials Nutra Oil Body Wash, not only on sale, but with a coupon it was a price I couldn't resist.  I enjoyed the Pomegranate version, so thought why not try this one that is designed to hydrate your skin with almond oil and shea butter. — Softsoap Nurta Oil Body Wash is available in a 18 ounce container.  The packaging is "blah", but the body wash itself is "ahhh."  The body wash is a translucent pearl color and the aroma is of sweet almonds, peaches, grapefruit and a hint of the shea butter.  A little goes a long way on a loofah or washcloth, and your 18 ounce container will last a long time.  The body wash lathers up nicely and glides across your skin. Unlike other hydrating body washes, it rinses clean leaving a soft scent and no... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:38:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Softsoap-Nutra-Oil-Moisturizing-Body-Wash-review-c8ef0 LisaCarey http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Monopoly-Scrabble-and-Sorry-review-439e5 In a family's busy schedule there is the desire to sit down and play family games, but very rarely the time.  Weekends are filled with errands, church and sports and catching up on doing all the things we didn't have time to do during the week.  Unfortunately, family favorite games such as Monopoly, Sorry, Scrabble and Yatzee now take too much time to play. A leader in the board game industry, Hasbro, (which includes Milton Bradley, Tonka, Parker Brothers and Tiger brands) has developed a way for families to have family game night and still enjoy the traditional favorite games.  At the 2007 American International Toy Fair, Hasbro introduced several new versions of their four of their most classic games, know named Express Games.  — Express games are meant to be played in 20 minutes, an amount of time that almost all busy households can set aside for some quality time together.  Hasbro and many other toy manufacturers have been moving in... Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:23:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Monopoly-Scrabble-and-Sorry-review-439e5 LisaCarey