Reviews by Pianolady5

Pianolady5 says "I love my Dyson Upright Bagless Vacuum." about Dyson - Animal DC07 - Upright Bagless Cyclonic Vacuum

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:40:12 GMT

When my old vacuum died a horrible death, my husband and I decided to try the Dyson. We decided on this particular one b/c it wasn't a whole lot more expensive and it had all the cool attachments. Let me say first that I do not own indoor pets. I do, however, have 3 children who love to play outside and track in all kinds of grass and weeds and who knows what else. The Dyson does it's job fantastically. The only time it doesn't pick up stuff is when the cannister is full or when the rotating brush is crammed with thread or fabric strips from my sewing or fuzz from the carpets. We have been so pleased with our Dyson. I can't stop telling my friends and family about it when they mention their need for a new vacuum. I would definitely consider other products from this company based on the fantastic way this machine works. I highly recommend it to anyone who has a house full of carpet or indoor pets.

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Pianolady5 says "Rimmel London Sexy Curves Mascara was a happy find!" about Rimmel London Sexy Curves Mascara

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:30:40 GMT

When I purchased a magazine, I found a coupon in it to try Rimmel London Sexy Curves Mascara for free! How could I pass up this opportunity. I almost didn't get to try it because I couldn't find the Rimmel section in the store. I'm so glad I found it, though. I don't think I'll be wearing any other kind of mascara for a long time. This Rimmel Mascara was a surprise in every way. Instead of the normal rigid brush, this mascara is applied with a softer, almost squishy tipped wand. The squishy tip has thin, soft "bristles" that apply the mascara evenly all the way from the lid to the tip of the lash. I never got this kind of smooth complete coverage from any other mascara I've ever tried. I can honestly say it's well worth what I will spend on it the next time I buy it. And I will definitely buy it again in the future. I will also be recommending this to my friends and family since it's such a great product. Thanks Rimmel!

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Pianolady5 says "Tom's of Maine toothpaste is the best!" about Tom's of Maine Peppermint toothpaste

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:17:13 GMT

I originally tried Tom's of Maine when I first got into the "whole health" thing. I was trying to find wholesome, natural and organic products for my family to use. I was pleasantly surprised by Tom's of Maine. Their toothpaste is out of sight fantastic! My mouth never felt so clean. And I've tried brands recommended by dentists and family members and even Amway toothpaste never made my mouth feel so clean. Yeah, the taste may take some getting used to but in the end, I feel this stuff really works! If you mouth looks cleans, smells clean and feels clean, then doesn't it stand to reason the product works? I have already recommended this product to friends and family and will continue to do so. I've since paired this product with the cinnamon cleansing mouth wash and am pleased with the overall results. I have also tried the spearment and cinnamon flavors of this brand of toothpaste. I haven't found one I don't like yet. I can't say "try it!" enough.

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Pianolady5 says "My Kodak ESP-5 is a life saver for a home-school family." about Kodak ESP 5 InkJet Photo Printer

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:02:28 GMT

I am a home-school parent of five children. I am constantly making copies and scanning items for educational purposes. I'm always on the look-out for money saving tips and ideas. When my husband saw the commercial for the Kodak ESP-5 All-In-One Printer, we knew we needed to get one soon. The savings on ink alone would be fantastic. And this has been proven to be true already. The printed picture quality is exactly what you'd expect from a Kodak product. The scans come out beautifully. Printing documents is very easy. Because of this product I can easily make tests and scan them for use during a future school year for my younger children. We were concerned at first that we might have a problem finding the ink at local stores but this was not an issue. We can purchase ink at our local Wal-Mart and it's still the same affordable price. It's easy to change out the cartridges and you are on your way to more printing as quickly as 1-2-3. I would highly recommend this...

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Pianolady5 says "My Whirlpool regrigerator is the best fridge ever!" about Whirlpool Refrigerator ED5GVEXD00

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:46:35 GMT

Since I've lived on military bases for most of my married life, I've only owned one refrigerator and it was small. This one is by far the best refrigerator I've ever used. I have three kids so durability was definitely an issue for me. It's pretty convenient to have the water and ice dispenser in the door. It's easy for the kids to use. The stainless steel look doors give it the clean-ness of actual stainless without the extremely high cost. And it's really easy to clean. It's an energy star appliance so it's great for my electric bill. I have to say the vegetable bins are the best ever! I have a bunch of parsley in my vegetable bin that's been in there for quite a few weeks. It still looks pretty fresh and usable. Items that would have been growing science experiments by now are merely wrinkly. Another thing I really like about it is the space. I also like that the drawers and shelves are adjustable and there are plenty of them. In a family of 5, it's really...

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Pianolady5 says "My Samsung Blu-Ray BD-P1500 has a great picture!" about Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray Player

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:27:00 GMT

My husband and I originally bought our Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray player in order to participate in the "Watch Instantly" fun at Netflix. We have come to realize we bought the wrong player. However, our mishap has turned to something very happy for us! We can still enjoy our large DVD collection and go ahead purchase the new blu-ray discs, as well. The picture quality has improved greatly. The sound quality is even better, if that's possible. Another really neat thing we discovered is that if you own other electronic components by Samsung, you can set the up to work together. That's pretty nifty if you are installing 5 different components to your home theater system. We purchased our blu-ray player at Wal-Mart. We were very satisfied with the cost of our blu-ray player. We certainly feel we got a good deal and would definitely recommend this product to our friends and family. We are quite like to purchase more Samsung items in the future.

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Pianolady5 says "My HP w2007 moniter is wonderful!" about Hewlett Packard HP W2007 Monitor

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:14:57 GMT

I got my HP w2007 moniter when I purchased the desktop. I was blown away by the wonderful picture quality. The fact that it takes up such a tiny space on my desk was a fabulous bonus! I can watch streaming video with a much clearer picture and that makes my computer using experience even better. I love my HP!

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Pianolady5 says "My favorite of the Dark Hunter series!" about Night Play

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:04:05 GMT

I love the interaction between the main characters in this book. I really enjoyed the fact that she didn't see herself as pretty and he did. He saw the beauty within. I guess the reason I enjoyed this book so much is because my husband and I have discussed this matter many times and I've seen it proven in the lives of some of my friends. This book was like Mrs. Kenyon's others...well written, good plot, snagged my attention and wouldn't let go. The reader can tell the author has written each book but each character has a different personality, so much so that you can enjoy each book. I highly recommend, not only this book, but the entire Dark Hunter series.

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Pianolady5 says "I love this washer!" about GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights

Pianolady5 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:55:25 GMT

I love my GE front loading Energy Star Washing Machine. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made. I find that my clothes are cleaner and that my electric bill is happier. I can even put delicates in and they come out none the worse for wear! My kids love the super fast spin cycle and that's the only time you're even aware it's working. The only time we have a problem is when we forget to clean the filter. I love it!

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Pianolady5 says "What a surprise!" about Alia Day - Atlantis Rising

Pianolady5 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:21:57 GMT

I got into this book with mixed feelings. I don't read many romance novels because I feel like they are a waste of my time. But, having said that, I really liked this one. This was a believable book, a book about life (albeit fictional life). It had a depth to it that is sadly lacking in most romance novels.

When I started reading this book (which I borrowed from a friend), I decided I would like to buy it. I didn't even realize at the time that it was a romance novel until I found it on the appropriate shelf at the book store! There is sex in it but it doesn't override the plot. It adds to the plot.

The characters were well written. I laughed, cried, hurt and rejoiced with them. I also liked the word pictures Ms Day paints. Vivid but believable. I liked it so much, I read the book that follows this one. I wasn't disappointed. I will be reading the 3rd book in the series when it comes out.

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Pianolady5 says "Satisfaction!" about Toyota Matrix - 2005

Pianolady5 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:08:13 GMT

When the cost of gas started climbing, my husband and I decided our truck was more of a burden than ever. I researched cars online looking for something with good gas mileage and a good price. I found the Matrix.

We average about 30 miles to the gallon and I love it! Two of our children are still in carseats so it's a tight fit for the 3 of them. I think that's our only con here, though. It runs well. It handles well. Very easy to drive and pretty easy on the eyes, too.

I would definitely recommend the Matrix to folks who were looking for a vehicle with better gas mileage, but not if you have a big family.

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Pianolady5 says "I love this book." about The Giving Tree

Pianolady5 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:48:38 GMT

I have 3 kids and I read to them often. We bought this book through a club because I liked the title.

As I read through it with my children, I saw more and more what happens to us as we get older. I was so moved by the authors clever writing, I cried. It's so true! We forget the important things. We forget to take time to laugh and to breathe. And we take so much for granted.

Now, my kids love it because there are cool pictures in it. There's just something about black and white doodles that scream fun! I really don't think my younger ones understand the lesson of the book. My eleven year old probably does, though.

Check it out and see what you think but I love this book.

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Pianolady5 says "Overwhelmingly monumental." about 300

Pianolady5 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:37:59 GMT

This movie was very beautifully done. In my personal opinion, they could have left out (or perhaps showed a little less) of the harem scene.

Now that I've gotten the bad over with...time for the good stuff. The fighting and choreography was super. The costumes were fantastic. The actors were well cast and did fabulous jobs. The soundtrack was also well done.

My husband and I watched the documentary before we watched the movie. We loved both. I would definitely recommend this to other adult friends but it is definitely not for children.

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Pianolady5 says "Lots of fun." about Disney's Animated Classic -- The Jungle Book

Pianolady5 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:28:03 GMT

This movie was so much fun. It's great for all ages, as long as they are old enough to sit still. The songs are really catchy and the characters are lovable. The villian is definitely a villian but not overly scary. And my favorite thing of all...a happy ending!...