Reviews by brnd1968

brnd1968 says "Despite my 2 1/2 yr old's best efforts, he is stain free!!" about Oxiclean Spray Away Instant Stain Remover

brnd1968 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:12:38 GMT

Their claim:

Oxiclean Spray Away Stain Remover is unbeatable (versus other leading trigger sprayable laundry stain removers) on wine & tomato sauce! Fast acting! See it work! OxiClean Laundry Stain Remover gets out your toughest laundry stains and odors, such as wine, blueberry, dirt, tomato, grass and even set-in stains. This unique formula used to remove tough stains throughout your home. It is chlorine-free and color-safe.

Their Directions:

Remove as much of the excess stain as possible. Laundry: 1. Spray directly onto spot or stain until saturated. 2. Rub into fabric and let stand for up to 10 minutes depending upon the severity of the stain. 3. Wash with your normal detergent. Upholstery: Use only on water-washable upholstery. Do not spray directly on stain. 1. Spray on clean white towel and use towel to blot out stain. 2. Dampen a clean white towel with water and blot area to rinse. Kitchen/Bathroom: 1. Spray on soiled area and wipe clean. Rinse if necessary. Tougher stains may require......

brnd1968 says "Where did you get that BEAUTIFUL necklace??" about SmartMom Jewelry Teething Bling-Sugar Plum (With Bangle)

brnd1968 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:24:31 GMT

SmartMomJewelry is made from the same material as many teething toys. Teething Bling® looks great on Moms, Grandmas, Aunts and Caregivers but is safe for curious babies to handle and chew. I recently purchased the December Special (in "Sugar Plum", and it included a free bangle--$12.95 value), and as soon as I received it and put it on, my infant was quivering with excitement and kept handling it and putting it in her mouth! I was ecstatic!! This jewelry is as stylish and beautiful as it is practical, and well worth every penny. The pendants range in price from $19.10-$21.10(higher cost for the "metallics" collection), and you can choose from a wide variety of donut shaped pendants as well as heart shaped pendants and keychains. I should also say that an added safety plus is that the cord has a breakaway clasp just in case baby pulls too hard, or, if you have a toddler like mine who just HAS to wear your jewelry! I have found my "go-to" baby shower gift, as this really is a unique......

brnd1968 says "AwayBabyRentals has SUPERIOR customer service!!" about AwayBabyRentals

brnd1968 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:21:49 GMT

Awaybabyrentals provides far more than meets the eye with its name. They provide rentals for Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, Central New Jersey, and Delaware. They also deliver to the surrounding Philadelphia areas. In addition, they are a certified Medela dealer, and will ship to anywhere in the lower 48 states.They even offer FREE shipping with ALL Medela pumps, and frequently run BOGO or shipping specials on the nursing bras as well. You have to visit their site for price quotes, and often, you need to either call or email them(depending on what you are wanting to purchase/rent). They are very quick to get back to you, as they are open 7 days a week (although Sunday is reserved for breastpump supplies and calls only--they provide phone support for the Medela pumps purchased from them). I have to say, the pump I ordered from them (one of my other reviews) cost me $30 LESS than anywhere else that I looked. Medela is one of those brands whose prices remain......

brnd1968 says "I'm STILL wearing it!!" about Motherhood Maternity LONG SLEEVE CREW NECK MUST-HAVE BASIC MATERNITY TEE

brnd1968 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:39:00 GMT

The Motherhood Maternity LONG SLEEVE CREW NECK MUST-HAVE BASIC MATERNITY TEE is quite comfy! I purchased several of these when I found out I was pregnant with my last child, and they are so versatile! It is most definitely a must have basic for any maternity wardrobe. You can layer them or wear them on their own, and they come in a wide variety of solid colors. It is a jersey knit cotton that, surprisingly, did not shrink (I have learned, through the years of buying from Motherhood Maternity that you really HAVE to wash in cold and dry on low to preserve shape and size). My daughter is 5 months old now, and, I still wear them. Since I am fuller busted, it doesn't hang like a maternity shirt, but more like a long-torso tee. They are ALWAYS on the "2 for" deals at Motherhood (buy 2 or more, get them for $9.99, otherwise $14.98), so stock up if you can-you won't be sorry because at some point, ANYTHING button down is going to strain from that belly, girl!!
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brnd1968 says "I love the pattern and the style, but the tray slants." about Graco High Chair-Windsor

brnd1968 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:14:28 GMT

The Graco Windsor High Chair is a style I am very fond of. It is very easy to adjust, very light, and I love that it came with two tray inserts to help facilitate clean up. The ONLY drawback to this chair is that the tray slants AWAY from the seated child.This was not so much of a hassle while my son was just using finger foods, but now, when he uses bowls, cups, and plates, you can imagine the issue with his food constantly sliding away from him. I have since found out,through contacting Graco, that this kind of slant is built into the product. WTH?? They told me to take a picture of the slant and send it to him so they could see if it was too much of a slant. Anyway, this model is in limited supply new, as newer styles have taken over. If you happen to be considering this particular highchair, don't think that the slant won't be a bother....it will....

brnd1968 says "I seriously could live in this!" about Bravado Double Plus Nursing Bra

brnd1968 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:14:03 GMT

The Bravado Double Plus Nursing Bra is so comfortable! I have to admit, that initially, I did NOT want to spend over $30 for a nursing bra, but I found that, because I have a large bust, that it was unavoidable. Since I was going to have to drop the dough, I decided to dive into the research and found this one, which was appealling in its sizing, and I HOPED it would work for me. There are three colors to choose from-black, beige, and white. I chose beige. You will likely have to purchase this bra online, though, because most places that sell nursing bras do not keep plus sized bras in stock (this I found when I was doing my legwork), which I find irritating, because the "average" woman is actually a little fluffy around the edges. I actually ordered mine from babycenter.com on a week where they offered free shipping. You will find that the price will vary greatly depending on where you go, and I have found, since, that it is cheapest at Awaybabyrentals.com. Anyway, when I got......

brnd1968 says "This printer is a cherry lifesaver!!!" about Lexmark All-in-One 8300 Printer

brnd1968 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:05:04 GMT

The Lexmark All In One Printer is wonderful! I have had it now for 2 and a half years, and it has yet to let me down. It is positively wonderful for scanning and saving old photos--I have an ongoing project with scanning old photos to archive them. It is also very convenient (well, according to my family and friends!)to have a fax machine right here in my home, although I do have to have a filter between it and the phone jack due to the dsl line. The printer was a snap to set up with the included software and cable. One thing that I had not tried until recently was printing pictures right from my SD card. WOW what a convenience! There are slots for all of the digital cards, so no matter which one you have, you will be able to use it. As a copier, it is far superior to any copier I have owned. I recently had to photocopy a packing slip for my father in law, and it still had some plastic wrapping attached to it. Well, it not only copied the slip, but to my surprise, it......

brnd1968 says "The Medela Swing breast pump Is the best pump I have ever owned!" about Medela Swing Electric Breast Pump

brnd1968 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:42:23 GMT

Boy, what CAN'T be said about the Medela Swing? I have owned several brands and types of pums over the years, and this one is BY FAR the best one I have ever had! For my older set of children, I mainly used a maual pump and finally got a battery operated one with the 14 yr old(third child). It was not until I had my 2 yr old that I was introduced to the electric pumps. With him,after trying several lesser expensive pumps, I settled Medela Double Select (now discontinued), which worked fine. I had to get another pump because the one I had was losing suction. I really wanted to stay with Medela but I really couldn't afford the In-Style, and really didn't want the"Single". I did my research, and I thought, going by past experience, that the Swing would be the best value for my needs. I only work part time, so I only need to pump a ew bottles a week, and the best way I have found to do that is by feeding on one side and pumping on the other when I get home from work. The Swing accommodates......