My Review of Roku HD Player

Originally submitted at Roku

The best-selling HD Player (as known as Netflix Player by Roku) plays High Definition video and connects to surround sound audio.

Roku HD Player

Excellent product for a 1 computer house

By LaLaLand Mamma from Sunland, CA on 12/21/2009

 

5out of 5

Pros: Easy to use, Built in Wi-Fi, Video selection, Easy to set up, Reliability, Frees the computer, Compact, Great value, High quality picture

Cons: Hulu, Want more video choices

Best Uses: Living room, Kids Playroom, Primary TV, Secondary TV

Describe Yourself: Geek, Casual User, Netflix fan, Technophile

We are a cable-free household. I have been a Netflix member for years, so when streaming Netflix movies came along, we jumped right in. I love the Roku player, because not only does it free up my computer for other uses, I can pre-choose films that would be good for my young children. I don't have to worry about them watching inappropriate content. The other channels available are really good especially Amazon video which has many recent movies for purchase. The downside is there are not that many channels. But I am sure more will be added in the coming year.

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Bloomingdale's Neiman Marcus REI

The better to eat you with my dear....

We made these Apple Bites for my daughter's preschool Halloween Party. They were a big hit with everyone.

These are sure to be a Halloween staple for years to come.

Here is the recipe.

Muffin Tin Crayons

I was tired of finding broken bits of crayons all over the house. My 3 year old daughter and I made a gift for her 1 year old brother. We gathered up all the broken crayons we could find. Separated the colors accordingly. Put them in the mini-muffin tin I got a yard sale for 25 cents. Baked them and Oi-La! Toddler Crayons. We even decorated a tin to hold them from a Christmas Butter Cookie tin that I had been saving to use for something.

Crafty fun for mom and daughter. Art fun for a 1 year old. I was hoping that they would seem less edible to him, but not a chance. Soon after several of them were promptly chewed up.

Next we make these I will be sure not to include washable crayons in the mix. They stayed soft. Oh well, at least they are washable.

Here are the instructions that I used from a groovy blog called Crafty Daisies.

Coyotes & Cats

....the cats get eaten.

Found this scene in my yard yesterday. I am going to keep the dog in the house during the day from now on. I was barefoot and thought I was stepping on a large branch. It was dusk, so I couldn't see that clearly. When I realized what it was I shoveled the kids into house. Wash my foot in Listerine and waited for the man to come home and take care of it.

I wonder if it was someone's pet. :(

Not sew crafty.....

So I have been making some attempts at knitting. Started the project over today. I think I will get the hang of it. I got the knitting part down. Now for the other stuff, cast-ons, yard overs, perls, dropping stitches. Basically everything else. Seems daunting right now, but perseverance is the key to success.

Downtown Art @ 7th + Fig

The Knitting Circle went to the Cheryl Walker Immersion Art installation at 7+Fig. We actually just happened upon it while going to lunch. A pretty neat find. Art makes your soul feel so good. I can't wait to take the kids. Gotta love hands-on. Gave me those same great feelings I get at Burning Man. Self Expression is totally under-rated.

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