Reviews by rcruark

rcruark says "I love forgetting my Bounce Dryer Bar!" about Bounce Dryer Bar

rcruark — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:06:03 GMT

I have been using my Bounce Dryer Bar for two weeks now, and I am pretty impressed with it. I love being able to "forget" it and not have to remember to throw in a dryer sheet each time I start the dryer. I also like how easily it removes from it's holder in the dryer since I've had to remove it several times to wash loads that did not need the dryer bar (cloth diapers). The only unfortunate thing is that the bar holder can catch any loose strings that are hanging off your clothes (this is with the Bounce Dryer bar inside it) and get tangled. I've only had it happen once, but I thought it was quite minor compared to the convenience of not having to worry about dryer sheets for months! I was also impressed that it actually works as well as a regular dryer sheet does. We had a week of colder weather last week (the weather that usually brings on static), and I had no static problems with my clothes. Overall I really like the Bounce Dryer Bar and will continue to use it.

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rcruark says "Great camera with numerous options!" about Olympus - Stylus 800

rcruark — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:37 GMT

My parents got us this camera when we got pregnant with our first child because my parents were out of the country and wanting pictures. The Olympus Stylus 800 has been a great camera for taking pictures and videos and uploading them to the computer. This camera is really easy to use and takes very good quality pictures. The picture quality does go down when the you zoom too far in, but we really haven't needed the high-quality zoom. The Stylus 800 takes good videos (again, the quality goes down when you zoom in) and also picks up sound really well. Our camera has a rechargeable battery, and we have been very pleased with the life of the battery. We have owned the camera for three and a half years now, and the battery still holds its charge. Overall, I am very pleased with this camera because it has been perfect for our needs. Our main use for the camera is pictures of family, friends, and events.

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rcruark says "I love my Old Navy maternity tees, especially for the price!" about Old Navy Maternity Shirred V-Neck Tee

rcruark — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:08:09 GMT

I bought about five Old Navy Maternity Shirred V-Neck Tees when I became pregnant. I am a petite woman, so other maternity clothes were never small enough for me. These Old Navy tees fit me perfectly around the shoulders and yet give room for a growing belly! I started wearing these tees when I was around 3 1/2 months pregnant with my second child when other shirts were a little too short to cover the pants I was having to let out. These tees are very lightweight, so they show protruding belly buttons through very quickly. I like the lightweight material, though, because I do not get hot in these shirts. I also like the color selections that Old Navy had in these shirts. They had plenty to choose from, and I actually felt like I was getting to pick what I liked instead of just picking what was available. I would definitely recommend these shirts to all pregnant women! Even those who are pregnant during the winter would enjoy these shirts as part of a layered look.

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rcruark says "I love my KitchenAid Stand Mixer; it makes baking so much easier" about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 325 Watt Stand Mixer

rcruark — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:48:08 GMT

I got my KitchenAid Stand Mixer from my grandparents, and I love using it so much more than my old hand mixer. I like being able to turn it on and get other ingredients while it is still mixing. I didn't have much luck with the dough kneading attachment, but I was probably overloading the bowl. I always use it to make cookies and quick breads. I had a friend who came to my house just to use my KitchenAid mixer to make icing for a cake. I was impressed at how easy it was for her to make her whipped icing with my mixer. The icing had to be mixed for 10-15 minutes, and we were able to visit the whole time it was mixing! The main reason I gave this mixer a four-star rating instead of five was because the bowl catches a little bit now. I have had the mixer for five or more years, but I didn't expect the attachments to start rubbing the side of the bowl. I can still use the mixer, but if I don't have many ingredients in the bottom it doesn't mix that well.

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