http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Traut Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:50:39 GMT Reviews by Traut http://www.viewpoints.com/Whirley-Pop-Popcorn-Popper-review-c18a0 I got this for Christmas and was excited to use this.  I wasn't disappointed.  I like the premeasured packs of corn and oil, which takes the guess work out.   This setup makes great popcorn and enough to keep a family of four happy.  The only negative and I can say is that the lid after several uses has become loose. ... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:50:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Whirley-Pop-Popcorn-Popper-review-c18a0 Traut 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dyson-DC07-Animal-Bagless-Upright-Cyclonic-Vacuum-review-0d841 I purchased this vacuum with high hopes and quite honestly it delivered.  My wife is a clean freak and hates carpet.  When I brought this home we immediately set it up and started in our living room.  We have no pets and vacuum once a week or more.  The first time we used this we had to empty it twice before we finished that one room.  Our other name brand vacuum needed to be emptied only on occasion.  Needless to say we vacuumed the entire house that day and still use it.  We have had this vacuum for four years and if this one ever quites I can say we will be going back for a second one.... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:45:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dyson-DC07-Animal-Bagless-Upright-Cyclonic-Vacuum-review-0d841 Traut 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Baby-Einstein-Flashcards-review-15ef1 We received our first set of these for Christmas, and I can honestly say we weren't all that excited. We have had flash cards in the past and while they are great for the first time you use them, they tend to lose their interest quickly. Well that isn't the same for these. These are very informative and gives the user ideas on how to keep little ones interested. For example each card has three teaching tips and seven language lessons. We have used these over and over. They are made of very durable card stock and have lasted our first toddler and now being used by our second. You won't be disapointed with... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:19:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Baby-Einstein-Flashcards-review-15ef1 Traut 5