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Puzzle

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:07:37 +0000

Put the perfect message into a fun puzzle that you and your spouse can piece together on those romantic nights alone. You can choose from one of three puzzle designs and the message can be personalized to your relationship. These gifts are the unexpected sweet surprises most spouses love.

Lovopoly

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:06:52 +0000

Some might accuse me of hyping the next major holiday/event too soon, but I have learned that, for some holidays, the sooner you start thinking of ideas, you’re going to have more time and ideas to make the perfect selection. For instance, I never would have found this Lovopoly game if I hadn’t been looking this early. This twist on the classic Monopoly game allows you to customize it with significant dates and locations from your relationship. Your pictures become playing pieces and it’s a fun way to reminisce about your sweetheart.

Figure Skates

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:25:37 +0000

If you or your child don’t like hockey skates, but still want the sensation of gliding on ice, then your only option is figure skates. Figure skates are thinner and more like a shoe. Hockey skates are hefty and bulky to protect the ankle from the hockey puck. The blade has a toe pick on the front. Amateur and recreational skaters use this for braking and stopping, while the professionals treat as thei launching pad for all those acrobatics you see on TV.

Hockey Skates

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:21:25 +0000

If you like to slip on a pair of ice skates and slide over a frozen body of water, make sure you know what kind of ice skates you are getting. Hockey skates have a single continuous blade on the bottom, which is different from figure skates which have a toe pick on the front. This means the hockey player uses the side of his skates to pivot and turn quickly.

Snow Tube

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:12:03 +0000

When I used to go sledding as a kid, I was content to use the plastic sled like I mentioned in an earlier post. What I always wanted to at least try were the really unique sledding devices. This snow tube looks like it would be a lot of fun to ride down a nice snow covered hill.

Online Chess

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:50:15 +0000

As much as archery is less than an ideal online activity, chess is perfectly suited for online participation. There are many outlets to play chess, but this is the best. It’s free, you can play a single match over several days and you can watch videos to help improve your play.

Online Archery

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:49:46 +0000

Online classes are a real economic method for continuing your education. However, there are some subjects where an online approach is less than ideal. Archery is one of those. I don’t doubt that the people who operate this website know their craft, but it just seems that archery is one of those subjects that could turn deadly in the hands of someone left to their own devices.

Operation: Shrek 4 Edition

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:26:12 +0000

Who didn’t love the game Operation as a child?? It made you feel like you were really good at something.

Well, now it’s back in a new Shrek 4 edition. Shreks not feeling too great so fix him up before its too late! Humongous fungus and onion breath have made Shrek into a mess! His toe is jammed, his heart is burning, the slugs and grubs keep his tummy churning.

If you have children that *heart* Shrek, this game is bound to be a huge hit!

WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:38:05 +0000

It is easy to attach and take apart, the seat and handle adjust to her height, and the attachment bar folds so it is east to store. She rides along and waves and chats with people she sees out on the street and every evening asks to go for a bike ride.

When she pedals I can tell, but it is really not that much help. I only notice it if I am trying to slow down and she is pedaling. I thought it would be awkward for me to balance but no problems so far.

The only thing I am cautious about is taking a turns, you need to take them fairly wide. I took a sharp turn when my older son was riding behind me and the co-pilot tipped over.

All in all I am glad I bought it and we have been enjoying our bike rides.

InStep Quick N EZ Bicycle Trailer

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:35:27 +0000

The straps that hold the child in are somewhat adjustable, but they cut into my son’s neck a bit. My biggest complaint is that you can’t adjust the length of the bottom of the harness. The seat is ok, but not nearly as comfortable as my son would like. It’s decent, but on a long trip I think he would get a little antsy.

The wheels on this trailer are pretty small and that translates into a pretty bumpy ride. The seat and the floor are both made of the canvas material, which causes some sagging and I don’t think it’s going to wear very well.

The trailer weighs almost 30 pounds, on a flat surface it isn’t a problem pulling it, but going up hill, it’s not the easiest thing.

Overall this is a decent trailer, for the money, it’s not bad at all, just be prepared to deal with no frills design or materials and a rougher ride compared to the trailers with bigger wheels and more comfortable seats.