Reviews by hillsofpa4

hillsofpa4 says "delicious and easy on the pocketbook" about Giant Eagle bun-length all-beef franks

hillsofpa4 — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:36:20 GMT

Giant Eagle Brand all beef hot dogs are juicy and delicious. Why pay for expensive name brands when the store brand has the same quality and taste. We cook them over a campfire almost every weekend and they are enjoyed by all!...

hillsofpa4 says "Best carrier that gets your food to any location HOT or COLD!" about Pyrex Portable 4-Piece Set

hillsofpa4 — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:02:09 GMT

I received my Portable almost 10 years ago. It is basically the same design as the ones availabe now. One difference is the velcro strap which holds the dish in place. It seems like a good addition to an already great product.

Friends and family are always amazed at how HOT, not just warm, my food is when i take it out of the bag. I throw the microwave heated pack into the carrier and my "just out of the oven" food on top.

This would be a wonderful gift for a bride, cook, or just about anyone that will need to take a covered dish somewhere.

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hillsofpa4 says "Inexpensive Disney Resort that delivers a great expereince!" about Disney's All - Star Movies Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL

hillsofpa4 — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:18:02 GMT

Disney All Star Resorts delivered a great "value" hotel room. The decor was cute and in typical Disney Style. The rooms were clean and offered minimal ammenities such as clean towels, room service, hairdryer, and cable.

The grounds were always clean. The pool was one of our favorite locations at the hotel. It was a fantasia theme. (They also have a "quiet" pool with the Mighty Ducks theme.) Mickey stands on a huge boulder shooting water into the pool...very cool.

The cafeteria had a good variety and delicious food. The portions were actually a bit large, especially for kids. My children (3 and 6) split most meals. They also had a bar with pricey drinks.

It was easy to get to the theme parks, downtown disney, and the other non-disney attractions.

All-Star Movies is a great value resort. You are not going to get all the extras that you find at the more expensive resorts. We spent very little time at the resort. We ate, slept, and relaxed there for a few hours every...

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hillsofpa4 says "Inexpensive little device that keeps all my stuff in one place!" about Palm Z22 Handheld

hillsofpa4 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:00:46 GMT

The Palm Z22 is perfect for someone that wants to carry their calendar, lists, contacts, deck of cards, paper, and pen with them in a tiny little device.

I have all of my info on Outlook 2007 and since getting my Palm z22, i can take the info with me everywhere I go.

I have no real complaints except for the alarm funtion. The default alarm sound is so low and quiet it would not wake you if you had it next to your ear. I did find a download of different music sounds that you can play on it. The actually volume didn't increase, but I found a higher pitched alarm that is easier to hear. I still would not rely on the alarm for anything though.

My Palm is extremely affordable (I got mine for around $70). It's compatible with Outlook 2007 (newest version), and it's tiny and light.

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hillsofpa4 says "Fast, Convenient way to watch movies" about Netflix

hillsofpa4 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:48:07 GMT

I absolutely love Netflix. Until recently, we didn't have cable and netflix gave us something to watch other than the 4 main channels. Even since we have purchased cable, we still enjoy renting series' seasons.

The selection is amazing and I don't think I will ever run out of choices. We get our movies within 2 days from mailing them. If I mail on Monday, our new movie arrives on Wednesday. Although once in a great while, we have had movies take up to a week to get returned....they get lost in the mail system...somewhere! The good thing is there is no late fee, so I am not as angry as I would be if it got lost in my car while returning it to a store.

My kids have even taken advantage of the "Watch it Now". These are movies you can watch on your computer. No need to download...just click and watch on a full screen. The selection is pretty bad...mostly old or "B" movies. The kids movies have some better selections and my kids enjoy them. We get one hour of free viewing...

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hillsofpa4 says "Well-worth what you pay for it" about Garmin - eTrex Legend HCx GPS

hillsofpa4 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:38:16 GMT

I wanted to start geocaching but didn't have my own gps. I borrowed my dad's from time to time, but I hated to bother him. I found the etrex legend online. It is the best price for what you get.

It has basic maps with interstates and main highways. Easy to navigate menus. The battery life is up to 18 hours...more like 14 hours, which is still great. If you are looking for a gps to go geocaching, this is a great one to start with.

I must say that it doesn't get great reception in valleys and near tall buildings, but i didn't pay $400 or more for it. I expected it not to be perfect. It is affordable!

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hillsofpa4 says "Easy, convienent way to share and store family photos!" about DropShots

hillsofpa4 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:47:21 GMT

Dropshots has been a lifesaver. I began as a free member. I was able to put 500 photos and ten 2-minute videos on my site. Later, I decided to become a life time member for just $99 (one time fee). I now have unlimited photos and videos. It is password protected, so only those who have your password can view the photos (this is optional).

The best feature of the software is a small camera icon on my desktop toolbar. Once it is opened, you just drag your photo files on your computer to the little window. Download time is very reasonable.

Family and friends can leave written, audio, or video comments on any of your photos. This is a fantastic way to share photos and videos of your family.

I recommend this to everyone...and have!

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hillsofpa4 says "A preschool where your children are not only educated but loved!" about MUM Preschool - Monroeville,PA

hillsofpa4 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:04:33 GMT

MUM Preschool gets an A++++: My daughters have attended MUM for 3 consecutive years. We have had a great experience.
The teachers are qualified and loving. Each morning the children get a great big hug from all the the teachers. (You can't find that any more!)

They have a convenient drop off and pick up loop by the front door for those parents in a hurry or for those with young children. Sometimes I drop them off and sometimes I walk in to say hi to the other parents. Now, that's a choice most schools don't offer.

Trust me...you won't regret sending your child to MUM. My daughters will sure be ready to enter kindergarten in the fall. I have to thank all the fabulous teachers at MUM Preschool for that!...

hillsofpa4 says "It tells me when my floors are clean...you can't ask for more!" about Kenmore Progressive with Direct Drive

hillsofpa4 — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:08:52 GMT

I spent years getting hand me down vacuums or buying cheap ones. This past spring I splurged when i puchased a Kenmore Progressive. The biggest selling point was the dirt indicator lights. It has 5 easily visible lights that tell you when the area you are vacuuming is clean. I was amazed at how many times I had to go over each area until I got a green light. The first room, I spent 45 minutes vacuuming. Don't worry...I don't have to go over each area that many times now. Since I am using a good vacuum, my carpets stay cleaner. No more embedded dirt for us!

Some additional pros:

It has a bag. I have had bag-less vacuums in the past. They make such a mess when you empty them, especially for those of us with pets.

It has wonderful attachments. They all fit on board and it includes a Handi-mate Jr. with it's own rotating brush. I can leave the vacuum at the bottom of the steps and use the attachments all the way to the top.

It has an extra long cord. I can vacuum almost...

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