Reviews by peytonsmom

peytonsmom says "Love it!" about Apple - 8GB iPod Nano Chromatics

peytonsmom — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:47:00 GMT

I love my iPod Nano. I have to admit that I was very skeptical about them at first. I didn't want one cause all the hype made them seem overrated. But after looking at all the features and comparing to other mp3 players I gave in. I amazed at how many songs and videos they hold, I have about 800 songs and I don't know how many videos and its only half full. I love all the fun features, like shake to shuffle and genious. Its vey user friendly and easy to navigate. iTunes is also easy and somes are very cheap to download, much cheaper than buying the whole cd for one song. The size it great, slips right into your pocket, though it also gets lost in my purse. The colors are fun, I bought bright pink :o) Podcasts are also fun, just short videos that you can download for free. I did have one time that everything disappeared but I was able to go into iTunes and found instructions on how to fix it, had it done in no time.

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peytonsmom says "Really good vacuum" about Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum

peytonsmom — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:39:24 GMT

I purchased this vacuum several years ago after a few coworkers raved about theirs. Though they are a bit my husband and I found a really good deal at Sears and decided to go ahead and buy it. I had just vacuumed our house with our old vacuum so I decided to see if this one picked up more. I had to empty the canister twice in the hallway alone. It was both amazing and gross. Our old vacuum was hardly doing anything. This vacuum has amazing suction and picks up a lot of dirt. I love that the cord is so long, I just plug it in and I can vacuum on whole floor of my house (a 2 story 2400 sq ft). I love the hose and how far I can reach with it, I can reach my 9 foot ceilings. I also never sweep anymore, I just flip it to bare floors and vacuum instead. Downside is the weight and thats it. It is very heavy hauling it up and down the stairs but I still wouldn't give it up because of that.

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peytonsmom says "Great pics from a compact camera" about Nikon - COOLPIX S500 digital camera

peytonsmom — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:18 GMT

This is a wonderful camera if you are looking for something simple and compact that takes great pics. I purchased this camera after breaking my old one. After a lot of research I settled on Nikon Coolpix. This camera is amazing. There are so many features and it takes really good photos. My old camera would always pause before taking the picture, I missed so many shots because of it. This one takes the picture right when you push the shutter button. I have a very active 21 month old and its hard to get a clear shot of her sometimes, but this camera does a great job. One of the scene selections is active child, it works wonderfully. Another great feature is D-lighting. It actually fixes the shadows in the pictures before you load them onto the computer. It has saved several pictures I would have otherwise deleted. The screen is also very large compared to my old camera, makes reviewing the pics simple and easy.

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peytonsmom says "Long lasting carseat" about Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat

peytonsmom — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:18:42 GMT

I just purchased this car seat for my 21 month old daughter. I did a lot of research on carseats and wanted to find one that would last, was a good deal and was safe. I finally settled on the Graco Nautilus after trying it out in the store. This carseat is amazing, very well built and she seems very comfortable in it. Her first ride was this morning and she fell asleep in it on the way home. A lot of positives: I love that you can use the harness up to 65 pounds, thats a big plus. I like that everything is labeled to remind you of that, the harness has a 65 pound label, the booster has a 100 pound label. Like other Graco carseats its very easy to install securly. The one downside is how heavy it is. Its now a carseat that you want to move from car to car, I believe it weighs about 27 pounds. However, that also makes me feel like it is built very well. I am very pleased with this carseat and would recommend it to everyone.

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peytonsmom says "Makes a quick and easy cup of espresso" about Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso and Cappuccino Maker - ECM91

peytonsmom — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:07:51 GMT

I bought this product on a recomendation from a friend and I am very pleased with it. I had tried another that uses pods and couldn't even find a store that sold them! This one uses regular coffee beans. It is compact in size, so it doesn't take up much room on your counter. I did have to read the instructions thoroughly before making any espresso, to make sure I was doing everything correctly. Once I got the hang of the basic funtion of espresso I tried using the steamer to make cappaccino. And again read through the instructions and two test runs. Now after only a few days I find it simple to use and it is very fast too. It is easy to clean and like I said compact. The downside is I wish it came with something to steam the milk in. The steamer tip doesn't stick out from the side very far and also isn't very long. Its hard to find something that is the right size and shallow enough to use with it.

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peytonsmom says "Great carseat but still needs improvement" about Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite

peytonsmom — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:33:06 GMT

I bought this carseat to use in my husbands truck as well as to use as a spare for if we rode in someone else's vehicle. I love the fact that it is 5-100 lbs, I haven't found another (affordable) car seat with that range. The straps are easy to adjust without any rethreading. It is very cushioned and my daughter seems quite comfortable in it. The downside is that it is very hard to install correctly and securly. My husband and I struggled with it, but finally got it secure. I have since decided to leave it in his truck and use my (Graco) as the spare, much easier to install.

Overall I think this is a great carseat, especially for the price.

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peytonsmom says "Great during and after pregnancy" about Ingrid and Isabel Maternity Bella Band

peytonsmom — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:08:13 GMT

I was lucky enough to find this product early on in my pregnancy and was able to use it throughout. I wore my prepregnancy jeans unbuttoned my entire pregnancy because of this product. After I had my baby I used it to protect my c-section scars and continue to keep up my unbuttoned jeans till I was able to button them again :)...

peytonsmom says "Must have product" about Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Frame

peytonsmom — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:57:28 GMT

I had always heard complaints about travel systems so I knew I didn't want to buy one. When I came across this I knew I had found my solution. I love this stroller, it was an absolute lifesafer for me. I ended up having a c-section and I couldn't imagine having to lift a bulky, heavy stroller in and out of the car. This stroller weighs about 8 lbs, one hand fold and one hand to load it into the car with the babyseat in the other. Theres cupholders and a huge basket as well.

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peytonsmom says "Great walking stroller" about Kolcraft Contours Options 3 Wheeler Jogger Stroller

peytonsmom — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:51:59 GMT

The main things I love about this stroller are that it is very easy to maneuver, the seat is reversable, the canopy is huge, the seat reclines all the way and it is very well built. I use the stroller for walking, I have since my daughter was about a month old. Back then the seat was always facing me and laying back because she was so little and usually asleep. Now she sits up, faces forwards and eats Cheerios off of the snack tray while we walk. If the sun is in her eyes I can easily take the seat off and turn it around with her still in it. My dislikes are that it is very heavy and large when folded, therefore it is only used outdoors, I wouldn't even try to take it to the mall, I think it would get stuck between the racks. Other than that I love this stroller and would recommend it to anyone.

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peytonsmom says "Great chair for at home or going out" about Chicco Hippo Hook On High Chair

peytonsmom — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:40:46 GMT

I bought this chair last month after getting fed up with those awful wooden high chairs. My daughter loves sitting in this chair, I think mostly because she is right up to the table with everyone else. It does take a minute to set up but the more I use it the faster I get at it. You also have to be careful of the table you put it on, you don't want it to tip over. We always get comments on how great it is when we use it, it really is a nice looking chair....

peytonsmom says "My favorite stroller ever" about Zooper Twist Navy Lightweight Umbrella Stroller - Everyday Line

peytonsmom — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:13:23 GMT

I love this stroller and recommend it to anyone who asks. I searched and searched for the perfect stroller and this is the one I got and I am very please with it. My daughter is very comfortable in it and falls asleep in it almost everytime we are out and the seat reclines enough for her to sleep comfortably. I love that it is lightweight and folds so small, its great for roadtrips. I was worried about the two handles, rather then a single bar but it maneuvers so easily I can push it with one hand. It came with a foot muff, a rain and sun shield all of which I have used and am very thankful for them. ...