Reviews by Friends of louis805

brenviewer says "gentle, tear-free wash with a soft fragrance" about Up & Up baby wash and shampoo oat extract

brenviewer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:25:34 GMT

Up & Up Baby Wash and Shampoo Oat Extract caters to dad's who're likely to appreciate the all-in-one (‘git ‘er done) aspect. This is Target's store brand baby wash and shampoo, comparable to Aveeno's oatmeal baby wash. We've used both and the biggest difference we've found is that the Up & Up Baby Wash is about half the cost of the Aveeno brand baby wash.

Up & Up Baby Wash and Shampoo is tear free, although for about a year, my middle child swore that his eyes were burning every time I washed his face until he started yelling before I'd even touched him with the soap. It's funny unless you're the one sitting next to him with a washcloth in one hand and trying to cover your ear with the other.

Up & Up Baby Wash and Shampoo has a thick lather that works really well with loofas. It helps us too, because I can see whether my 6 year old has washed by the suds he has or doesn't have on him...lol. Also, switching to the loofas instead of washcloths makes the 12 oz bottle go even...

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brenviewer says "I only wish real driving was this much fun" about Nintendo - Mario Kart Wii

brenviewer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:47:25 GMT

We started with Mario Kart for the Game Cube and Super Nintendo and the kids loved it. Now that we've upgraded to the Nintendo Wii, Mario Kart has taken on a new level. The kids enjoy beating mom and dad even more now.

Wii Mario Kart seems faster-paced than before, but with some of the classic thrills, chills, and banana peel spill from Mario Kart predecessors. Now there's also the option for online game play. The graphics are even better than ever, too. You can even personalize the game a step further and play as your Mii--a character you can create in the Wii home menu.

Using the steering wheel remote brings Wii Mario Kart even more to life. Just plug in the standard Wii remote controller and enjoy the sounds and vibrations from your wireless steering wheel. Orientation of the buttons and controls takes a little getting used to when using the Wii steering wheel, but you will, and you'll be glad you did.

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brenviewer says "A fun way to get in the last word with your spouse" about Parker Brothers Scrabble Deluxe Turntable Edition

brenviewer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:55:49 GMT

For less than $30, The Deluxe Scrabble Turntable Edition will keep you entertained for hours. The turntable is great when sitting at a table so you can always see the board from the right angle. You don't have to worry about missing a word...unless of course you just aren't paying attention. In addition to the turntable, the board has slotted sections for the letters, so even if the kids give it a good jostle, the pieces stay in place. Likewise, if someone gets a little testy about being behind, its harder for them to shuffle the pieces too.

The Turntable Edition board is made of rigid plastic, so the bends and tears that go along with traditional boards don't happen.

My wife and I play Scrabble as often as we can, which with small kids, doesn't seem often at all. Both of us have ADD tendencies, so we often lose attention when it's the other person's turn with typical board games. Scrabble forces us to stay focused, thinking ahead for the next word.

If you're already a

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brenviewer says "Helps you have fun while getting in shape" about Nintendo Wii Fit

brenviewer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:38:17 GMT

Wii Fit is one of the best and most popular games on the Nintendo Wii Game Console. Wii Fit was one of the first, if not the first of its kind of game. Sure we've seen Wii Sports, which comes with the console, that brought the craze of acting out your characters' actions. Wii Fit takes that interaction to a more focused level; focused on your health and fitness.

Wii Fit comes with a balance board that also functions as an action pad, motion sensor, and scale. The game uses the existing wireless controller to maneuver through menus and input data into your personalized fitness schedule. It also uses the Wii controller as an interface when in motion. For example, when you're running, the remote acts as a pedometer to track your speed and move your character on screen. Need help tracking your gym workouts, too? Do it in your Wii Fit profile. You can manually input non-Wii workouts to get a more accurate feel for where you stand.

Wii Fit challenges players' muscular fitness...

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brenviewer says "Best family game console...period!!! " about wii - Nintendo Wii Game Console

brenviewer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:39:10 GMT

You'd better believe the Nintendo Wii will maintain its status as one of the top-selling video games systems on the market. You've seen it in commercials, heard about it from friends, and if you're here on ViewPoints, chances are you've read reviews about the Wii, too. I won't try to describe all the features in detail. I'll touch on a few and share with you two key areas that make the Wii what it is.

Nintendo's Niche: The Experience

Nintendo has been a family favorite since the NES and Super Mario Brothers. Through the years, the systems have maintained their relevance to family gaming. The Wii is no different. Sure they have their teen, mature, and adult lines of games like other systems, but Wii doesn't forsake the family aspect. In doing so, Nintendo's Wii has remained popular despite some of its shortfalls compared to other systems. The Wii line of games are action-oriented, inspiring people to do something in order to get the most from them. People buy a Wii for...

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brenviewer says "Amazing multi-function high chair: meal, play, & nap time in one" about Fisher Price Rainforest Healthy Care High Chair #K2927

brenviewer — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:55:30 GMT

We bought the Fisher Price Rainforest-themed high chair and have been pleasantly surprised with the quality and durability of it three years later. The high chair comes with a mobile-type toy that mounts fixes into the tray. There are a variety of toys, buttons, and sound effects in those last few moments of preparing their food. You can sit baby down while heating up a bottle or mixing food knowing he or she will be entertained for a while.

High Chair Features

Aside from the entertainment factor, some key features of the Fisher Price Rainforest-themed high chair include locking wheels, meal tray adapter, 5-point harness, adjustable heights, reclining positions, and easy remove trays. Our dining table is bar height and on the chair's highest setting, we can roll my baby right up to the table and she's there with us. Likewise, when she was younger, we'd sit on the sofa with her on a lower setting and b able to feed her with ease. The harness keeps her snug in the chair, despite...

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brenviewer says "Great smelling static removers" about Target Brand Up&Up Dryer Sheets

brenviewer — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:20:51 GMT

Up and Up Fabric Softener Sheets have worked very well for us. We've tried the Lavender and Fresh Linen scents. My favorite is the Fresh Linen. It's aromatic, but a little more genderbidextrous (not too feminine, not too masculine). The Up and Up Fabric Sheets are strong enough to be used for multiple loads of laundry. I wouldn't recommend more than three loads, but depending on the size and temperature, you might be able to squeeze another one in.

It's great that Up and Up Fabric Softener Sheets leave laundry smelling good and static-free; but that's what it's supposed to do. if you get one that doesn't do those things and it's not unscented, you have a bad product. The thing that makes Up and Up Fabric Softener Sheets a household standard for us is the price. It's definitely right. We get a quality, reliable fabric softener for an average of $2-4 less than other major brands. We trust the Up and Up brand (which is Target's in-store brand) of products after using them...

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Jolie says "buyuggsboot.net is a scam! Ugg Boots from China that are fake." about www.buyuggsboot.net

Jolie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:22:46 GMT

Background on Buyuggsboot.net

A friend of mine at Viewpoints recently passed along a site called www.buyuggsboot.net. She found it online. www.buyuggsboot.net is a web site that sells all styles of Ugg Boots at discounted prices.

We werent certain if www.buyuggsboot.net were the real or not. But after a thorough review of the site, we thought it was legit. Buyuggsboot.net looks like a reasonable reseller of Ugg Boots. The page is designed well, the pictures look authentic and they make claim to having the real deal. They also consistently site throughout the web site having customer satisfaction commitments.

To add to the thought it was authentic, the pricing seemed good but not amazing. As you probably know a typical pair of Ugg Boots cost about $110. On Buyuggsboot.net the cost was $89.00- approximately a $20 savings. Seemed like a good deal, but they werent so cheap that I thought it could be scam. As an aside, last year Nordstrom had a similiar sale on Ugg boots so the pricing seemed...

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