http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/lawofmurphy Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:42:54 GMT Reviews by lawofmurphy http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnsons-Buddies-review-c5674 My kids love Johnson's Buddies bar soap.  They love to clean themselves up with it.  They really like the smell and they like that they can hold onto it easier.  The bar doesn't slip out of their hands as easily as other bars of soap.  I love that they do clean themselves up.  I also love that even though the bar of soap ends up sitting in the tub with them through most of their tubby that it seems to last a very long time.  I think my kids smell great when they get out of the tub after cleaning up with Johnson's Buddies soap.  My son has eczema and dry skin problems.  This soap doesn't seem to dry his skin out.  It actually seems to moisurize as it cleans his sensitive skin.  It rinses off very thoroughly.... Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:42:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnsons-Buddies-review-c5674 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bath-Body-Works-Sweet-Pea-Body-Splash-review-b0e43 I just love Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea body splash (and most of the other scents of Bath and Body Works body spashes.)  They give a light, not overbearing fresh scent all over.  I love to smell perfume, but I just can't wear it, because I get so stuffed up and headaches.  With the Bath and Body Works body splashes, that doesn't happen.  I'm able to smell incredible without the headaches or stuffiness.  I am also able to match up the body splash I use to the Bath and Body Works lotion I use.  It gives me a light, fresh scent that stays with me all day.  It is also much more reasonable priced than the expensive perfumes and smells just as great.  There are so many choices in scent, that I'm sure one is right for you.... Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:33:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bath-Body-Works-Sweet-Pea-Body-Splash-review-b0e43 lawofmurphy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bath-and-Body-Works-Gentle-Foaming-Hand-Soap-review-86131 Bath and Body Works gentle foaming hand soap is wonderful.  It cleans your hands thoroughly.  Your know you are treating your family well, because it has antibacterial agents, so you know you are getting rid of the germs that make you and your family sick.  It smells incredible.  The smell stays on your hands in between washing.  You can also match up the scent of your lotion or body spray to match the smell of your hand soap.  It is so gentle that your hands don't become dry or cracked.  It is very reasonable priced.  You can often times pick it up throughout the year 3 for $10, so for no more than the brands in other stores.... Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:27:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bath-and-Body-Works-Gentle-Foaming-Hand-Soap-review-86131 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Barbie-Time-to-Cook-Barbie-Kitchen-review-a0625 The Time To Cook Barbie Kitchen is perfect.  It has everything in one compact center.  It includes all the things you have in your own kitchen, but it doesn't take up a huge amount of space.  It is not as spread out as some of the kitchen centers, so it doesn't take up so much room in your home.  It includes many accessories and even has cartridges that your child can put in to make some noise, but not too loud.  This toy would not be suitable for boys, though.  It is very girly and pink.  I do like that it has a moveable clock on it, so you can work with your child on learning how to tell time.  I worked on the dinner times and bed times with my child.  She has spent hours playing with and enjoying the Time to Cook Barbie Kitchen.... Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:14:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Barbie-Time-to-Cook-Barbie-Kitchen-review-a0625 lawofmurphy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Read-Aloud-LeapPad-Plus-Microphone-review-1a613 My Leap Pad Plus Microphone is great...now that I realize there are so many different kinds of Leap Pads.  There is the Leap Pad Plus Microphone, Plus Writing, Quantum Leap Pad...The cartridges and books look alike, but you need to be very careful that you are buying one that will work on your system.  Unfortunately, the Plus Microphone seems to have the fewest cartridges available.  I've made the mistake of buying ones that didn't work for mine, also.  The game itself is great.  It combines entertainment and learning all in one.  It's very nice for car trips, because there's not a lot of pieces.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:16:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Read-Aloud-LeapPad-Plus-Microphone-review-1a613 lawofmurphy 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-Color-Wonder-review-f2462 Crayola Color Wonder is great.  The markers work just like other markers, but they don't have any mess to them.  It is fantastic when you bring them somewhere that you don't have to worry about your children getting marker on someone elses table or carpeting.  The markers only color on the special Color Wonder paper, so there's no worry about them coloring anything else.  It's markers that they can used with good clothes on or take in the car with them.  My children are left handed, so whenever they color or write, they rub their hand thru it and their hands get filthy.  With the Color Wonder markers, that doesn't happen.  The color stays on the paper and only on the paper.  I just wish it was a little cheaper.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:03:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-Color-Wonder-review-f2462 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-My-First-Leappad-Learning-System-review-161f8 I purchased the Leap Frog My First Leap Pad so my son would have something to play with in the car or when he's alone.  He grabs it and plays with it independently.  There are a wide variety of cartridges that you can purchase for it.  Each cartridge focuses on different aspects of learning.  The cartridges each have games and music on them.  I think the bright colors and fun music and voices get the child interested.  The Leap Pad actually has encouraging phrases that it says to the child (just like a parent would).  That is wonderful.  I don't like toys that just beep when a child gets the answer wrong.  It's important for self esteem to know it's ok to make mistakes.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:56:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-My-First-Leappad-Learning-System-review-161f8 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Target-Milk-Based-Powder-Infant-Formula-review-714a4 Target brand milk based formula is just as good as the expensive brands, but you can save a lot of money.  I got turned on to the Target brand formula when I found coupons in a magazine.  I went to the store to check it out.  In comparing labels, I found that there really was no difference between formulas.  I got the Target brand, saved a lot of money and my baby was healthy.  The Target brand formula has all of the nutrients found in other formulas and everything your baby needs to grow healthy.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:42:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Target-Milk-Based-Powder-Infant-Formula-review-714a4 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-27d51 The Fisher Price cradle swing was the best thing ever for my daughter.  She would spend hours in it.  It was great on those long nights when she couldn't sleep.  We obviously couldn't walk around holding her all night and she'd cry every time we sat down.  We'd put her in her swing and she'd sleep like a baby all night long. The sounds the swing made were very relaxing to her and calmed her down. The sounds were soft enough to watch TV in the same room as she was swinging in.  The biggest downfall was that it went through batteries very quickly.  It was difficult to keep stocked on batteries. ... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:36:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-27d51 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advil-PM--119858-review-4ecc2 Advil PM has helped me through many nights.  I often times get a little stuffy (allergies) at night and it gives me a headache.  When I go to bed, I take one Advil PM.  The Advil PM dulls the pain very soon and helps me sleep.  It also ensures that I stay asleep through the night.  I wake up feeling very rested and revived, and the headache is gone.  Advil PM almost always has coupons available in the Sunday paper and is very reasonably priced.  It's a great medicine that serves two purposes:  relieve pain and helps you sleep. ... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:27:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advil-PM--119858-review-4ecc2 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/BIC-Soliel--192308-review-123f6 The Bic Soliel razor blades are so gentle.  They have a strip of moisturizer right on the blade to protect your skin from razor burn.  I shave my legs and underarms daily and have no irritation from this razor.  The blades also last a long time.  I only replace my blade every couple weeks.  The razor comes with a neat shower hook.  Just stick it to your shower wall and put your razor in it after every use.  It looks nice and won't get in the way.  These razors also come in disposable.  The disposable ones are just as nice as the the razor system with replaceable blades, but it's a little cheaper.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:21:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/BIC-Soliel--192308-review-123f6 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-Lavender-Chamomile-Baby-Powder-review-eb1a Johnson & Johnson Lavender & Chamomile baby powder is the best smelling baby powder out there.  It covers up any smells and drys up the moisture very well. ... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:12:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-Lavender-Chamomile-Baby-Powder-review-eb1a lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-fd505 The Fisher Price cradle swing was the best thin ever for my daughter.  She would spend hours in it.  It was great on those long nights when she couldn't sleep.  We obviously couldn't walk around holding her all night and she'd cry every time we sat down.  We'd put her in her swing and she'd sleep like a baby all night long.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:08:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-fd505 lawofmurphy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bones-review-4ccc4 Bones is great for everyone.  It's got the romance, comedy, drama and action.  It is one of the best shows ever.  I never miss an episode.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:03:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bones-review-4ccc4 lawofmurphy 4