Reviews by fantastica

fantastica says "Didn't know how badly I needed this until I used it!" about Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum

fantastica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:06:08 GMT

The only downside is when I forget to wash the main filter. This picks up everything. I use it on carpets & hard floors. Use the Bed Bath & Beyond coupons to save over $100 on it! Worth every penny.

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fantastica says "this phone is great!" about Verizon - Razr Cell Phone

fantastica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:58:18 GMT

I've seen several negative reviews about this phone, but don't get it. I've had it for over 2 years. Never a problem. Love it!

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fantastica says "cute phone!" about LG - Shine KE970 Cell Phone

fantastica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:57:01 GMT

Great little phone. Camera works well. Sound is clear. AT&T Service has some issues to work out, but I don't blame the phone.

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fantastica says "Neat little chopper that chops things into micro-sizes." about Black & Decker Handy Chopper

fantastica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:54:49 GMT

This little thing chops pieces of veggies into minced sizes. Very cool. I do have some difficulty taking it apart to clean & putting it back together. I have problems with most things like this. As far as operation it's great!

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fantastica says "Great hairdryer that stores neatly." about Conair Ionic Hairdryer with Retractable cord

fantastica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:51:51 GMT

I don't notice it drying faster than other Conair Hair Dryers, but the frizz is gone!

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fantastica says "Poor humidifier." about Vicks Humidifier - Warm Mist Humidifier - 1 Gallon - V745A

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:27:44 GMT

It was not until one of the kids was sick until we purchased this in a midnight-run to the drug store. You know how it is when your child hasn't felt well for hours and it's much later when you realize no one will be sleeping while your child can't breathe.
Vicks is such a well known brand. We've used their cough drops and rubs for years. Imagine the fun of sitting around for over an hour waiting for steam to rise out of this humidifier. A little salt did encourage it, but I cannot give any kudos to this product. For some mad reason we have kept it in our possession for years, perhaps in hope it would someday work.
Don't waste your money on this one!
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fantastica says "We got the 2 receiver version & are very happy with it." about Fisher Price Sounds and Lights Monitor

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:51:54 GMT

When we put our son in his own room we constantly wanted to check on him. This monitor set has saved us from many sleepless nights. We can hear him breathing, turning, talking in his sleep, etc. It has been wonderful. We have not had any problems with picking up phone conversations. There is feedback when our cell phone rings nearby, but this also happens with radios, etc, so it was not a surprise. The volume works well, as does the sensitivity of the light display in comparission to the sounds being picked up. We probably keep ours on for 15 hours out of the day....

fantastica says "I think I had this same toy 28 years ago..." about Fisher-Price Rock-a-stack

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:46:03 GMT

The colors of this toy caught my baby's eyes at a very young age. As he grew he could take the rings off of the stand. Before age 1 he could put them back on in order. I'm not sure if it's memory of the colors or the size of each ring, but it's very impressive to see how a child learns! I don't think this toy has changed in decades, and it's nice to see that they like to play with the same toys you grew up with....

fantastica says "Sweet toy with lots to do." about Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Baby Grand Piano

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:37:17 GMT

My toddler plays with this toy daily. With different levels of interaction it always seems like something new. We've had it for several months and it's never gotten old. The music is not annoying as with some toys, and the sound effects are complimentary....

fantastica says "Good crib with a good price." about Simplicity for Children Aspen 4-in-1 Deluxe Crib

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:28:28 GMT

We did not want to invest hundreds of dollars in a baby bed, but we did want something new that would last us 2-3 years. This crib is a great value and a decent piece of furniture. Our little guy is about 6 months ahead of himself on the growth chart and is not easy on things. His bed has held up great. We did invest in a good mattress to help encourage comfortable sleeping.
We're having a second baby soon and plan on buying the same crib. This may be the crib brand that was recently recalled because of people installing the drop-side incorrectly. That's sad, but we had no issue at all.
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fantastica says "This is a great sleeping bra." about Motherhood Maternity Double Layer Nursing Bra

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:00:42 GMT

This is a great sleeping bra that is also a nursing bra. Perfect bra for keeping the girls in place, but still feel like you're in your pjs. It's easy to climb into and can also be worn when you don't feel up to putting on a "real" bra on a blah-day. It only comes in white, but they're really inexpensive, so it's easy to keep them in wash rotation. Be sure to try each one on as I just got one that is mis-sized (one size too small)....

fantastica says "These jeans rock!" about Motherhood Maternity American Star Original Full Panel Maternity Jeans

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:44:23 GMT

I've been expecting for 2 years in a row. My body has been less than fun with clothing - outgrowing normal clothes the minute I became pregnant for the third time & outgrowing maternity wear with each trimester. These jeans are wonderful. I feel pretty to have them on. They are comfy in the hips and along the belly, and not tight around the thighs. No complaints with them. They're easy to dress up or down. I'm tall and the regular size is plenty long enough!...

fantastica says "I love a clean house and this vacuum has become an obsession." about Dyson Animal DC17 All Floor Vacuum

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:18:44 GMT

With baby in the floor all day this vacuum does not disappoint. I use it at least twice a week and the amount of dirt it catches is amazing...and disgusting. Careful not to let the amazing amount of dirt overwhelm you to the point of obsession. This is an awesome product!!...

fantastica says "Enough room for everyone & easy to keep clean." about Honda Odyssey EX - 2005

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:10:02 GMT

I was sooooo sad to trade in my Saab for a van, but with a third child on the way there was no option. We drove a few different - and newer- vans and I hated about all of them with the exception of this one. It drives wonderfully. It has plenty of bells and whistles, although I would add the parking sensor, auto door locks & outdoor thermometer. It's easy to put the kids and and get them out. the seats are pretty comfy - could use the lumbar on the passenger seat. It feels more like an SUV than a bus....

fantastica says "This is the perfect umbrella stroller for everyday use. " about Maclaren Volo Silver - Umbrella Stroller

fantastica — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:02:50 GMT

Great stroller for parents over 5'6. Silver color canopy does dirty easily - mainly from the wheels when it is folded after a trip. Very sturdy. Tall handles. Lightweight. Storage basket good for small objects or jackets. Best for taller babies that sit up well - over 1 year....