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Gear Review: Stamina Home Pilates Reformer
For my birthday this year, I was the lucky recipient of a modified home Pilates reformer. Though it's not quite the reformer you'll see in Pilates studios, it's equipped to give you the same kind of workout to strengthen your core and tone and lengthen muscles. I assembled it just this week and was amazed at how quickly I could get it together, with the help of my husband — you might need an extra set of hands to walk through the assembly, as instructions are a little tricky — but it came mostly put together and didn't take long, about 25 minutes to assemble the rest of it.
Virgin Mobile's Broadband2Go: Fab, Once You Get It Activated!
If you travel on business, you've probably used a WiFi device to get Internet access anywhere over a cell network connection. AT&T, Sprint, Verizon — all the carriers provide WiFi USB devices for a fee and usually, a contract. For those of us just looking to get access to the Internet for a trip, commuting, or for an extended period, signing a contract for a WiFi card in addition to our cellular and home Internet isn't really practical.
The 12 Ages of Christmas: 3-Year-Olds
Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, we're celebrating the ages and the toys that go along with them. Keep an eye out for your age group as we tick along throughout the season!
On the third day of Christmas, yours truly gave to thee...
Up in the Air: A First Class Flight
As I mentioned in my December movies preview, we're officially in the midst of awards-buzz season. One of this year's most talked about films is Up in the Air, and all the hype has raised plenty of questions. Can Jason Reitman improve on the success of Juno?
Deciding on a Bottle For My Baby-to-Be: Weil Baby
Bottoms up! When it comes time to move baby from breast to bottle, there are a lot of options on the market. When my son was born, I swore by a barely known brand of bottles that quickly gained momentum after the Bisphenol A scare called BornFree.
Minui HandySitt Is a Pretty Sweet Seat
Detest the idea of a high chair nestled in the corner of a dining room? Or maybe a toddler has outgrown the starter seat, but still has a tough time reaching the table? The Minui Handysitt ($149) can solve both of those problems.
Review: PowerBar Chocolate Gel
On long bike rides, when I pass the hour mark I need a little something to help to power up the next big hill and something I can quickly eat. There are a wide variety of sports gels out there, so I am in my experimental phase — trying them all out. Over the weekend, I placed a Chocolate PowerBar Gel in the back pocket of my biking jersey before I headed out the door.
Tickle Me Pink! I Love the Ticklebug Baby Changing Pad
As a lazy second time mom, I rarely pull out the changing pad when my wee ones need a quick change. Occasionally a mat is required to shield their bums and noggins from the surface of a public restroom changing table. Since most diaper bags provide mamas with a roll type pad that is rarely long enough to cushion a toddler's head, I was tickled when I had the opportunity to test out the Ticklebug Baby changing kit ($49).
EA Sports Active 30 Day Challenge: Final Thoughts
I can hardly believe that it has already been an entire month since I started the 30 Day EA Sports Active Challenge. I'm sure for those of you who participated in the challenge, you can also vouch that the 30 days goes by fairly quickly. And because the game gives you two to three rest days a week, it's easy to add the workouts into your daily routine.
Canon Rebel T1i First Look: Aaa-Mazing
I've been anxiously waiting to get my hands on the Canon Rebel T1i since its release in May, so you can imagine how quickly I ripped open the box when it arrived! I was stoked that Canon could pack such awesome pro options in a camera tagged with a smaller, more manageable consumer price ($899).
For me, the most exciting features coming with Canon's new 15.1 megapixel DSLR are the full HD 1080p video capabilities, a built-in dust removal system, the fun "creative auto" modes that let you experiment with different variations on the regular auto functions, and it also comes stocked with the same light sensor that you'll find on the Canon 50D — a decidedly more "prosumer" camera but that comes with a much bigger price tag.
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