Posts Tagged ‘Dad’

Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat




Enjoy sink-into-the-earth stretches, padded Pilates sessions and joint-cushioned vinyasas. This super-thick, ribbed mat is lightweight and portable and provides knee-cushioning comfort in yoga or Pilates classes. Includes a sampler DVD that introduces basic stretches and alignment. Made in China. Mat: 68″L x 24″W x 3/8″D, Rolled: 6.25″ diameter. Carry strap: 19″L.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Buy a Real YOGA Mat, not this
This is the worst Yoga mat that I have ever owned….the worst. Anytime I do updog or downdog the mat actually begins stretching beneath me. This is just terrible. It isn’t even good for doing a sit up.

5 Stars Very comfy and does not move
This product was everything I wanted. It is thick enough to be comfortable when laying on hard surface floors and it does not move around while exercising.

5 Stars Superthick mat easy on the knees!
I researched a lot of mats and this is the one that seemed to be the thickest, something that’s really important for the knees. This product totally delivered on “thick”! I love this mat!

4 Stars purchased for gift
I purchased this as a gift for my dad who has been practicing yoga on a towel in the basement for three years. I’ve heard that too much padding between you and the floor can make some moves more difficult and unstable but he says he likes it better and I’m sure it’s better for his back!

2 Stars Not so hot for hot yoga
the thickness is good if you have bad knees, but the thing doesn’t stay in place and makes disruptive noises when you move (or it moves). Not the best, but very comfortable on the knees if that’s an issue.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Edelweiss Pocket Knife Lime Green

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Edelweiss Pocket Knife Lime Green




A special edition of the popular Classic SD, this flower found in the alpine regions of central and southeast Europe, the Edelweiss, is sure to be a collectors treasure.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best little knife
The small Swiss Army knife is the best I have found for the price. Over the past few years, I have bought a dozen or more as gifts. Great pattern and color too.

5 Stars Love this knife…
This little knife is awsome, I have it in the pink and it is so cute. You’ll wonder what you ever did without it! Scissors and nail file are my favorite parts.

5 Stars A very useful mini pocketknife your boys will NEVER borrow :)
I’ve had about 8 of these mini-pocketknives in red and black over the last few years, and each time they are “borrowed” by one or more of my 3 boys. No matter where I hide them, they find them, and then lose them. I then decided to order the green and blue version of these, and I still have them 2 years later! Somehow the boys just manage to leave these particular knives alone…wayyyyy too girly for them I guess.

The knife is very useful, and my friends and my sons’ friends are always amazed when I pull it out from my purse to cut an apple, take out a splinter, snip a plastic piece from a toy, sand down a sharp fingernail, etc. And I don’t feel like some kind of knife-wielding freak when I use it because it’s so cute.

I have bought several of them as gifts for friends and they love them too!

5 Stars Great little pocket knife
Nothing fancy about it, just your standard girly knife. The pattern and colors are cute though. My daughter and niece are enjoying their’s and they certainly come in handy.

5 Stars MUST HAVE
My friend’s dad had bought one of these for me when I vacationed with them. From that point on, I was in love with it. I had never seen one like it until I found this one on Amazon for an awesome price. I have the pink one and I got my mom the green one for Christmas. It has everything! My personal favorites are the tweezers and little scissors! You’ll be surprised at how often you’ll find yourself using it!

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Victorinox Swiss Army Money Clip

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Victorinox Swiss Army Money Clip




Large blade. Scissors. Nail file with nail cleaner. Engravable Money clip. Life time warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I love it.
This is one of the handiest items you will ever buy. I’m lost without it.

5 Stars Quality plus
I have owned and lost several … would not be without one. Useful, attractive reasonable

5 Stars Great item, worth the cost
Bought it as a gift, and glad that I did!

The money clip has nice weight and feel to it, its solid and speaks “quality”. Yes, you may doubt the price tag, but its well worth it.

5 Stars Great Product
My dad loved it. I got it to replace his old one, he said it is the same quality he has come to expect but on amazon less than he paid for the 20 year old one he was replacing.

5 Stars Money Clip
Very good value for the money. The sissors and knife come in handy anytime.

This clip is a three in one tool and I wouldn’t leave home without it.

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InStep Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

InStep Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller




InSTEP Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller The InSTEP Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller provides parents with the perfect way for a busy parent to stay in shape. The jogging stroller allows mom or dad to not only get in a solid workout, but give baby an enjoyable ride and provide quality bonding time. The Run Around has all of the enjoyable features found on other InSTEP Jogging Strollers, making it perfect for all venues be it the park or the mall.. One of the standout features on the InSTEP stroller is its lightweight steel frame. The frame weighs in at under 25 lbs, making it perfect for vacations. InSTEP Jogging Strollers are fantastic for taking on airplanes as well because of the compact fold which also works great with cars. A jogging stroller from InSTEP also features a reclining seat which allows the chlid to stay in the perfect, comfortable position. The Run Around is a wonderful InSTEP stroller which is lightweight and easy to fold. Whether it’s in the park or in the mall, a jogging stroller from InSTEP is the perfect choice.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great stroller for the money!
I’ve been very happy with this jog stroller! It feels super stable on the road and folds easily to put in the back of my car. If you have a smaller car it would be a bit more cumbersome to put into the trunk. The basket underneath is perfect to hold a purse or small bag. After I bought this the directions stated that it was not recommended for use with infants, but along with the Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Complete Head and Body Support it works GREAT for smaller children. I also like that the back adjusts to recline or sit up for children to either sleep or look around, however, if you’ve got the back in the reclining position it takes two people at times to use the sinching tool and get the back up into the upright position.

4 Stars Love it.
I love this stroller. I ordered it in Sungold because that color was the cheapest. I am glad that I got the bright yellow color. It is very visible. Hopefully we won’t get hit by any bad drivers.

I ordered from BabyAge and shipping was super fast.

I had read the reviews and was aware of posted complaints. The straps/buckle are not too cumbersome. The bottom strap part that goes up through the baby’s legs is a little too wide. It is okay for my very large 12 month old (wears 24 month clothes). The strap is thick and not very pliable and over 2 inches wide. I have not found a bottom strap like this on any other baby product. Because it is so wide, baby has to keep his legs slightly spread. I can imagine that it might be more of a problem for smaller or younger babies.

The fixed wheel is great for jogging. It is slighty less manueverable than a swivel wheel, but more suited to our needs. My baby’s grandparents love walking him in this stroller. They do not mind the fixed wheel. It is much easier to push than the traditional shopping mall stroller. The baby seems to weigh half as much when pushed in this stroller as compared to in the traditional stroller.

This stroller is not the top of the line. There are a few quirks - the molded plastic cup holder tray thing seems ready to pop off, and the molded plastic fender we received is not perfectly symmetrical. These have not been a problem to date. I am pleased with the quality of this product given its price.

I also ordered (from Instep’s website) the rain cover that goes with this stroller. It was $20 plus shipping. Seems to work pretty well. I am more likely to use the stroller in cloudy weather because of the cover. We tuck it in the basket underneath in case of showers.

4 Stars Very good stroller for the price
We are very happy with this jogging stroller for the price. It is light yet quite solid and easy to push when running. The “break point” in the middle flexes a little so that is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. It really doesn’t affect performance but it would feel a little better if this joint was more solid. Great deal. Unless you are a serious runner, and I mean serious like you’re running sub 6 minute mile pace, this stroller should be fine for you.

5 Stars Excellent!!!
Needed a decent jogging stroller and didn’t want to spend an arm and a leg for it. Set up was a breeze and my daughter loves it. She even falls asleep while i am jogging so the ride is smooth. Great price and the free shipping was a great incentive to buy as well. Total cost was half of what was being sold in the stores around here. Buy it with confidence.

3 Stars Now let’s run!
My husband found this stroller to be fairly easy to assemble. He also liked the way it handled on his morning run. I, myself find the fixed wheel a little annoying and the wheels themselves seem a bit warped. But I am not the runner. (And it was a gift for him) It is quite attractive, and affordable. Our 9 month old daughter seems to like it, too.

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