http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/jss831 Sat, 03 May 2008 09:06:35 GMT Reviews by jss831 http://www.viewpoints.com/Kelloggs-Raisin-Bran-Crunch-review-b6f33 Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch- A new addition to the kelloggs family that has been around for a little while now. If your a fan of the traditional raisin bran cereal & like small oat & honey clusters added to your cereal you may like this one. — I really like this cereal and have boughten it a few times "It's a nice change to my typical raisin bran cereal",and they didn't add any wierd flavors like cherieos did when they added clusters . — Kelloggs clusters taste like you threw in some granola into your cereal.There not real big and crunchy and I like that... — This is one of our new favorites,As a family of cereal lovers this will make it into our cart very often. —... Sat, 03 May 2008 09:06:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kelloggs-Raisin-Bran-Crunch-review-b6f33 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hersheys-Goodnight-Kisses-Hot-Cocoa-Mix-review-14685  Hershey's Goodnight Kisses Hot Cocoa Mix - A hot cocoa mix in individual packets.It's 99.9% caffeine free.Made with tiny morsels of hersheys chocolate. — I have been buying these little boxes (4 packets in each box) for my mom for years;to put into little baskets I make up for her during the holidays,I have never tried them until this year.I thought I wouldn't like them "I'm a swiss miss girl",Thats sweet enough for me. — My mother likes the old-traditional way of hot cocoa made with the powder on the stove,too sweet for me..I'll take my swiss miss thank you..... — I was having a late night major sweet-tooth attack I wanted chocolate!! I scoured the house only a bag of chocolate chips , I ate a few, Nope to sweet wasn't doing it..My regular swiss miss  cocoa don't cut my cravings. Although it's good stuff...Looking at my moms basket taunting me was this box of hot chocolate..I guess I could try it and replace it.... — Heating up 3/4 cup of water... Sat, 03 May 2008 08:24:41 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hersheys-Goodnight-Kisses-Hot-Cocoa-Mix-review-14685 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Quaker-Life-Maple-Brown-Sugar-review-66694 Quaker Life Maple & Brown Sugar - A new cereal out from Quaker & life cereals with a light touch of maple and brown sugar. — I got the last box that was on the shelf at the grocery store when it was on sale,Boy do I wish I got a rain check for more..This stuff was good. When I brought it home everyone one was exited I had bought life cereal until they found out the flavor,"I said this box is for me then" In the morning I poured my bowl of cereal and had some tasteters -(kids) saying Mom, this stuff is pretty good. I got one bowl out of that box.."so much for their why did I..." — I would totally recommend this cereal if you like the traditional other brands of life you will like this one. — As for my quote,If you remember the old commercials for this stuff where the kids push it on the littlest kid to try it first;His name was mikey and if he liked it than it must be good....So if he liked the two other flavors regular, cinnamon life,He's gonna love this... Sat, 03 May 2008 07:31:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Quaker-Life-Maple-Brown-Sugar-review-66694 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Quaker-Simple-Harvest-Oatmeal-review-aa8b8 Quaker Simple Harvest Oatmeal- A new hot  instant multi-grain cereal with all natural ingredients Whole Oats,Whole Wheat and Barley. — To me it's just a good  fast bowl of oatmeal in the morning with bigger fruit, we   didn't taste a difference in it being whole grain.(Meaning it tasted just the way oatmeal should I guess...) —    I almost passed this by the first time I saw it because.... — It doesn't look like it is in individual packets (" but it does contain 8 individual servings packets). I saw a advertisement for it and said hmm maybe we will give it a try when it's on sale. — Well it went on sale and I bought a few boxs to try.... It comes in three varietys I bought the apple cinnamon variety ; and the Maple Brown sugar with pecans .The "Maple brownsugar & pecans variety " was "Okay" it wasn't a wow like I thought it would be...Our favorite was the apples with cinnamon variety. — Apples with Cinnamon - ... Sat, 03 May 2008 06:53:08 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Quaker-Simple-Harvest-Oatmeal-review-aa8b8 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Kirby-Vacuum-Cleaner-review-ad957 Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Would I recommend it for you??? Depends..... — Kirby is sometimes sold door to door or you can find a retail store near you. — I own the 2001 G6 -limited edition series, — Kirby for Me is a love-hate relationship there are a few things I hate,and alot to love. — Kirby has been in our family for  over16 years I upgraded  to a brand new one once 8 years ago.My relitives  believe both in dysen ,kirby and Some brand from sears I can't think of the name it is a canister vac that I truely hate,I should remember the name but I don't. — I have seen several members of the family & friends buying "Other"vaccums every three/four years at 300-400 dollars each and they still don't clean very good when it starts to age.When mine keeps working just fine. — ~A few key points where I notice a big difference is our flat carpet by the door,I have helped other people clean thier houses as needed and I can say my carpet there... Thu, 01 May 2008 23:06:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kirby-Vacuum-Cleaner-review-ad957 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Nestle-Toll-House-Cookie-Dough-Family-Size-Tub-review-1d515 Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Family Size Tub - — I have learned a few new ways to make this tub a little different than the directions called for and some neat new recipes. — I was shopping for cookie things at the store I had the chips and other type stuff in my cart,(My kids love mixing up the ingredients). I ran into a friend at the store that has a bunch of little toddlers at her feet that only had the tubs of nestle toll house cookies, and a tub of sugar cookies already made. She said to me to the secret to getting a soft-bakery style cookie is to turn the oven a little lower to 325, and cook it a little slower...really..??? Someone with no time on thier hands had some great tips.It really worked a softer cookie and bigger like the store bought bakery ones....Don't ya love it when you run into friends at the right moment and they share something you never knew :)) — And if you have ever attended a pampered chef party you know this one with the tart shaper... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:02:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nestle-Toll-House-Cookie-Dough-Family-Size-Tub-review-1d515 jss831 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pampered-Chef-Products-review-95374 Pampered Chef Products - I have attended three  home partys that sold "Pampered Chef products ",although some of the products are expensive and can be found elsewhere the partys I thought were fun,a learning experence,learn new methods of cooking and you get to play with the gadgets they cook with.Some neat and afordable gadgets can be found here in the line of the pampered chef. — Although I prefer my $ 6.00 -Wilton deluxe mini- muffin pan over thiers because I feel wilton makes a storger more durable pan for less.Also my pizza stone kit I bought a Sears (around christmas) for 20.00 that came with the same quilty cutters and shredders as a bonus.I have found some of the pampered chefs products to be pretty neat like the single serve/first serving spatula, don't know how I ever lived without that..My tart shaper & recipes another great buy and also many other neat items. — I have learned some great recipes and tecniques from the partys so if your ever... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:30:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pampered-Chef-Products-review-95374 jss831 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Walmart-Bicycles-review-2b7d3 Walmart Shopping for Bicycles Any Bike/Bicycle - Just a short and sweet heads up to anyone buying a bike at walmart or anywhere it is good to know thier policy. — Once you bought it it is yours No Exchanges !!! They will fix it for free,but it will take a long time.....Look that bike over really good before you walk threw that checkout... — This is what happened to us; —  We took the kids shopping for thier bikes they had some birthday& christmas money and thats what they wanted to get new bikes we looked around and walmart had the bikes they wanted.. We had the store employee pull the bikes down from the rack, The employee notes that to check all the screws and bolts  before riding as they put alot together and some may be loose.  We did notice the back tire was loose on the one bike but there was no others like it, so we took it no really giving it much of a second glance !! DUMB on our part,the back wheel was not  just loose the rim was... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:37:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Walmart-Bicycles-review-2b7d3 jss831 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vonage-review-8c4f3 Vonage - You probably have seen the tacky commerials about how great and relible they are, I have many CONS and One Pro to add to this article of review. — What is it.. (A box you hook up to your computer)A phone line threw you computer system,That claims to be fast, reliable,and of great service. — For me it was quite the Oppisite,I would NEVER Ever recommend this as a primary phone-line to anyone I know and I would personally give them my brand new box  system for free !! If they wanted to try it; That I had to buy out of pocket for over a hundred ++something dollars + Tax. No takers after the ordeal we went threw. —  Cons : —  ~~~ Switching your main phone number from your cell to vonage,A joke took a long time just get a new number from them."took a long time!" — ~~~~~Works good with any phone bought in store --- No Not True you have to buy a Decent 150.00 +  digital phone to go with it . Believe... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:49:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vonage-review-8c4f3 jss831 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Purina-Beggin-Littles-Treats-For-Dogs-review-b2043 Purina Beggin Littles Treats For Dogs - A Soft chew that resembles a piece of bacon,chews like a soft piece of jerky. If your familar with Purina Beggin' strips & Beggin' chews this is the same concept only in a  much smaller chew.They are manufatured by the Nestle Purina Petcare company.The only flavor availible right know for the littles are in bacon flavor. — This is one of our favorite playtime treat, My dog will Sit ,Lay down,Hop in circles, Play catch for  this soft treat. As I said before for the beggin stips the larger size I like these because I can throw them up in the air and not worry about hurting his little puppy nose with a hard treat if he doesn't catch it. — I have included photo's of  the small size. look for the 7.2 oz. 20% more bonus bag.Normal bag size is 6 oz.... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:42:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Purina-Beggin-Littles-Treats-For-Dogs-review-b2043 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Goodlife-Recipe-Wholesome-Biscuits-For-Dogs-review-71ea3 The Goodlife Recipe Wholesome Biscuits For Dogs - Wholesome heart shaped biscuits  made with the delicious taste of real fruits & vegtables. Carries The label" No artifical preservatives flavors or fillers."The Goodlife recipe brand is a division of the "Mars" company and the biscuits are made up of 6 wholesome ingredients as part of a flavorful blend. —   I think this is a cute snack for the heart shape and tasty treat to give my dog. The treats come in a variey of sizes. My dog is Med-large in size but I prefer smaller treats he feels he gets more although he doesn't get any more than the treat specified for his size.I buy the bag that says for small dogs, Availible in  a 16 oz. bag and there are alot of treats in there to last a while.My dog really likes these treats and I would recommend these to another dog lover. — Gauranteed Analysis : — Crude Protien -------... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:03:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Goodlife-Recipe-Wholesome-Biscuits-For-Dogs-review-71ea3 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Stauffers-Whales-review-e0ec1 Stauffers - Whales  -Are very simular to the product "goldfish brand crackers" that are on the market. Stauffers are a small chedder baked snack cracker in the size of a whale.They come in a 16 ounce (1pound) 454g Box . Lots for snacking and sharing. — These crackers are made by the Stauffer Biscuit Company located in York,Pa.and carries the(made in the U.S.A) Label.It is made in a bakery that uses peanuts and tree nuts so it does carry a allergin label to people who are sensitive to nuts. — This is the first time I have ever bought Stauffer whales brand crackers and my kids loved them,My kids said they were better than the goldfish crackers we buy.No offence to goldfish brand we love them too; I think they were more amazed by the size of the box!! :) Lots to snack on and share.I found these crackers at walmart while on a snack hunt for some lunch box goodies and snacks to share at home. —... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:47:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Stauffers-Whales-review-e0ec1 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Birdseye-Butter-Rum-Glazed-Parisian-carrots-with-raisins-cashews-review-be940 Birdseye Butter-Rum Glazed Parisian carrots with raisins & cashews -Tender mini baby carrots(look like carrot balls) in a  sweet butter rum glaze mixed with raisins topped with lightly roasted cashews. — Microwaves in 8 minutes or stove top -(boil for 7-8 minutes).I prefer the microwave directions Pour 1/2 bag of vegtables into a 2-quart microwave safe dish.Add one sauce packet to vegtables cook for 5 minutes on high stir Continue  for 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cashew packet Toss & serve.The package I bought was a 40 ounce(2lb 8ounce)1.13kg at Sams club. — I tried a free sample at Sam's Club and loved it, But two of three children did not care for it so it earned a 3 good 2 no for our family.So I would say maybe it is maybe more of an adult taste? or I just have picky kids. —... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:51:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Birdseye-Butter-Rum-Glazed-Parisian-carrots-with-raisins-cashews-review-be940 jss831 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Idahoan-Loaded-baked-flavored-mashed-potatoes-review-6b914 Idahoan Loaded baked flavored mashed potatoes - Blended together potatoes,butter, sour cream,onions,chives,and bacon flavor .Enjoy the full flavor of a loaded potato without the extra time or cost.Made with 100% Idaho potatoes. — I'm the first to say I hate instant mashed potatoes until I tried this brand it is smooth creamy and does not have that artifical taste as other instant potato products seem to carry.I am not  a big fan of bacon bits in my potato but there is a small amount in this flavor so with all the flavors blended I didn't seem to notice a strong taste of them and really like them. — I cooked these for easter dinner last year,and my mother and law couldn't believe they were instant,she hates instant too!! Idahoan potatoes comes in a variety of flavors and has earned "The Chef'sBest award for "Best taste overall" among leading proffessional chefs..." — I like this variety for a quick side dish,add 2- cups boiling water stir done.Great for hot... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:15:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Idahoan-Loaded-baked-flavored-mashed-potatoes-review-6b914 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sip-ahh-Milk-Flavoring-straws-Strawberry-flavored-review-e6824 Sip ahh Milk Flavoring straws Strawberry flavored  are individually wrapped straws with a strawberry powder pre-measured for a 8 ounce glass of milk. (Adds 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to milk) — I found these milk straws while shopping at Rite Aide in the seasonal department. I thought these were so neat as we often buy the flavored syrups for milk to get our children drinking more milk.The great thing is that they are individually wrapped for on the go to take anywhere school lunch ect. — I also love the no-mess appeal pre-measured straws to flavor a glass of milk.And the powder stays inside the straw..Dip in a glass of milk (Either end will work) — These are availible in a Two-pack or 10-pack. — Assorted flavors are : —  ~~ Chocolate ~~Strawberry~~Banana~~Cookies &Cream~~ —... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:26:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sip-ahh-Milk-Flavoring-straws-Strawberry-flavored-review-e6824 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hot-Pockets-Twisted-Stix-review-1b2f2 Hot Pockets Twisted Stix Is a soft -baked twisted bread crust filled with two kinds of cheese and pizza sauce. It is much smaller than the traditional Hot pockets and have a neat looking twist That resembles a fancy breadstick-(Refer to my photo's) — I am a avid shopper at sams club;I was brousing threw the frozen section and I found this neat new snack for around six dollars I said We'll give it a try.The sams club pack includes 20  good size twisted stix(4 trays of 5) although they come in 4 trays of 5 each we did not cook them that way.The kids used them individually 1 or 2 at a time cooked at 1 minute each. — I like this product because it can cure the little snack cravings kids have during the day.It is quick and easy and has a no -mess appeal to quick snacking. —... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:52:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hot-Pockets-Twisted-Stix-review-1b2f2 jss831 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Curel-Continuous-Comfort-Moisturizing-Lotion-Original-Formula-6-oz-review-5cec3 Curel Continuous Comfort Moisturizing Lotion Original Formula is a non-greasy unscented lotion  that is dermatologist recommended that offers relief for dry,tight itchy skin.Gentle enough to use on face and will not clog pores.Absorbs quickly into the skin for a non-greasy feel and comes in a 2 variety of strengths Original- (my husbends favorite) Ultra Healing - ( my favorite-*ultra is more greasy good for  dry dish panned hands*) —  ~~Getting a man or boy to put lotion on is not always easy.~~ — I really like this product because it is the only one I can get my husbend and boys to use on their hands; It has a non scent and is not greasy feeling when absorbed into the skin. Although this original formula is not enough for my hands that get dried out from doing dishs;I prefer the Ultra Healing extra-strength that has a greasy feel at first But does a better job at rehydrating my hands. —... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:15:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Curel-Continuous-Comfort-Moisturizing-Lotion-Original-Formula-6-oz-review-5cec3 jss831 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Red-Baron-French-bread-pizza-review-574c6 Red Baron French bread pizza- French Bread Topped with Pizza Sauce,Mozzarella Cheese,and Pepperoni.  Individual french bread pizzas are great for those days,When you want a fast hot lunch to the days you have to cook dinner and not everyone is home at the same time.I like the pepperoni version,because one of my children don't care for pepperoni and it can easily be picked off and put onto mine before cooking. — We buy the individually wrapped pizzas in the summer & sports season for us and the kids from sams club a 8-pack."Only availible in cheese &pepperoni at my sams in the 8-pack" —  They are also  available at most grocers in a 2-pack and are not individually wrapped but come in a variety of flavors. (Supreme,sausage,cheese,pepperoni ) I find them right next to the regular round frozen pizzas  in the freezer section. — ~~* For the lunch box*~~ : —  ~~I  Pre-bake in a toaster oven for... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:41:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Red-Baron-French-bread-pizza-review-574c6 jss831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Kraft-Original-Barbeque-Sauce-review-a9314  Kraft Original Barbeque Sauce was my favorite,B-B-Q sauce it was mild on flavor and comes in many varietys to  choose from. — I am so upset when companys mess with the Original recipe. "Original means original!!! " — Kraft now the went and added more B-B-Q flavor, To me it tastes like a smokey disaster. I honestly think it was fine the way it was. — I know am on the search of a new B-B-Q sauce,I have lost a true love of many years and my food just don't taste the same especially my ribs on the grill. — Any suggestions to a simular B-B-Q sauce would be appreciated... — Have you noticed the change ? ;Did it send you looking for a new brand to love ..???? —... Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:46:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kraft-Original-Barbeque-Sauce-review-a9314 jss831 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Heinz-Ketchup-review-0bcf4 Heinz Ketchup  Is the only ketchup I buy for our house,It has a smooth non-watery texture as some of the competers out there do. — I have tried others on sale but nothing compares to the quality and taste of Hienz,on my french fries or other foods.I like that it comes in a variety of sizes small ones just to have on hand to bigger ones when I need it for outdoor gatherings and picnic's. — This is my one and only ketchup, No watery stuff for me.... —... Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:10:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Heinz-Ketchup-review-0bcf4 jss831 5