Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!
« November 2009 »
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
Entries by Topic
All topics  «
Blog Tools
Edit your Blog
Build a Blog
RSS Feed
View Profile
You are not logged in. Log in
My Blog
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Air Hogs Make A Nice Christmas Gift

Look at any holiday list of top toys and probabilities are you'll notice Air Hogs on that list. And there's a sensible reason for that. Every child I bet has thought of being able to fly. Air Hogs are a nice present because they allow your kid to live out that fantasy. The fact is that children like Air Hogs because they're fun. And since there is no assembly needed, parents like them also.

And irrespective of what your kid's flying skill level, there's a radio controlled Air Hog that will work for him (or her). These award winning products are frequently being released in several models. Several models are more in style than others. Let's take a quick look at what is currently hot.

The Air Hogs Havoc Heli is one of the littlest radio-controlled helicopters in the world, however it delivers a number of the biggest fun. It's small size allows it to maneuver well. The Havoc Heli is perfect for those just starting out, ages eight and up, and is rated for inside use.

A little older flyers or those with intermediate skills will love the Air Hogs Switchblade with its innovative flying style. The Switchblade looks like an average helicopter on takeoff. lifting off vertically. Then, with a push of the Morph knob on the remote unit, it changes into a stunt flying plane! The company has built a nice reputation by coming up with innovations just like this one.

For the ultimate all-terrain machine you need to look at the Storm Launcher. When you have to have a vehicle which will travel on water, air or land, this is the one. It is recommended for those ten years of age and older, and is for outside use only. This baby can really go. In comparison to scale, the company estimates it reaches speeds of over two hundred MPH.

But do not limit yourself to merely these three. The company has created dozens of models over the years, some of which are now not in production. No matter which model you give (or receive) as a present, one flight can tell you why Air Hogs are one of the hottest presents this year, and can likely be for many years to come.

You can realize an entire list of the top 10 toys for Christmas, including the popular Maxus Dragonoid by going to Top10ToysForChristmas.net.


Posted by jamisonrody at 9:38 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Safe Toys For Christmas
It's November, and chances are your little on has already let it be know what toys he or she really wants for Christmas. And many parents have already begun the quest to buy these toys. That's good. But hopefully you've done a little homework as well. And that means making sure the toys are safe for your kids, especially if your children happen to be toddlers.

So before you run out and buy the top 10 toys for Christmas consider these points.

Are there parts small enough to present a choking hazard?

Are there any sharp edges? Toddlers love to put things in their mouth and they also will run with their toys. Sharp edges are a definite no.

Stay away from electronic toys for young children, especially those with heating elements.

And always check with the U.S. Consumer Product safety commission to see if the toy has been recalled for any reason. You can find them at www.cpsc.gov.

So now when your child asks for a new Chuck My Talking Truck, you'll know for sure whether it is safe or not.

Posted by jamisonrody at 12:54 PM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Monday, 2 November 2009
A Digital Kitchen Scale Is Required By Anyone Who Prepares Food

A digital kitchen scale is an invaluable tool for anyone who spends a lot of time, or even a small amount of time in the kitchen. But for more reasons than you might believe.

A digital scale will insure that no matter what recipe you are utilizing, the ingredients will invariably be added in the perfect amount. If your measurements are correct, your food will turn out exactly as you had hoped. The last thing you want is for your meal to taste bad simply because you erroneously put in too much or too little of an ingredient.

And for people that create their own recipes, the scales are even more important. Have you ever tried recreating a delicious meal you created but realize you can't simply because you do not know how much of the various ingredients you added. If you've done this you recognize how discouraging this can be.

For years many people (maybe you?) have gotten by with a needle scale, so you may be thinking you don't require a digital one. These scales are fairly good, even if they are not as exact as a digital scale. If you wiggle it just a little while the food is still on it, chances are your weight reading will be different. That's just the way the mechanism functions. And reading where the needle is on those small markings on the scale can likewise lead to mistakes. Sure these scales are better than nothing, but the chance of error is bigger.

Whether you are weighing meat or fruit, if you are watching your diet you need your portions to be correct. A digital measurement makes preparing your food accurately a good deal easier.

And there are other advantages to owning a digital kitchen scale. Let's face it, you don't need to worry about math when you are preparing a meal. Virtually all digital scales have unit conversion built in, so if you have to convert pounds to ounces, the task is easy. You don't have to do this yourself even though you in all likelihood can.

These scales come with other features as well. If there is something practical you want your scale to do, chances are you can get one that will do it for you.

Just be sure to get one that uses a common battery size or long life batteries. A scale that shuts off when not in use is also good to make certain your batteries last a long time. And you want one that is simple to clean as well. Your scale is utilized for measuring food, sometimes raw food, so you need to be able to clean it easily. That's why stainless steel is invariably a good selection.

Just about everyone who cooks can benefit from owning a digital kitchen scale. Delicious meals are the result of accurate and simple measuring. And if you are watching portion sizes you'll always know exactly how much you are consuming.

To discover additional information about digital kitchen scales visit DigitalKitchenScales.org. You will also learn of the many other digital weighing scales available and how they can help you easily accomplish every day tasks.


Posted by jamisonrody at 12:21 PM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Exquisite Plus Size Intimates
I won't put you to sleep by spouting off the cliches. You know, things like "big is beautiful" or any of that ilk. The fact is, that all women can be exquisite. The trouble is that you are only as exquisite as you feel. If you see yourself as exquisite, others will see you the same way. And if you feel opposite, well.....

So start by feeling good about yourself. And that means taking some time for you. It also means shedding the baggy sweatpants and sweatshirts. If you dress well, you will feel nice. And for many ladies that entails going out and buying some plus size intimates.

Just wearing beautiful unmentionables can make you feel better about yourself. You will immediately experience a self confidence boost. And when you are alone with somebody you love, they will certainly observe the difference. The result is you will have even more confidence and feel even better about yourself. And the cycle goes on.

Find out more by going to the Fine Lingerie Blog.

Posted by jamisonrody at 1:41 PM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
New Golf Balls Review: Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x Golf Balls
Nearly all pro golfers will tell you that Titleist has been making some of the best golf balls available for 30 years. Having said that, how is it manageable that this company could improve on such a 1st rate golf ball?

But never one to rest on its laurels, Titleist has created an even better golf ball! You can see a new hidden seem design thanks to a staggered wave parting line on both the Pro V1 and Pro V1x.

These two balls also get rid of the need to use a marker to draw a line thanks to a new alignment marking.

You will also notice these new balls are more responsive on the green, fly further and have higher coverage than older Titleist designs.

If you are looking for the best golf ball, you will be hard pressed to get one better than these 2.

Posted by jamisonrody at 10:50 AM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Monday, 12 October 2009
Why Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee Is My Favorite
If you've never had Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee, some would contend you've never had coffee. It is without a doubt, the best tasting but easily for sale brew on the market. The scent alone is marvellous and the flavor is simply terrific.

If you are a true coffee fan, you'll detect the difference. And you won't find a better beverage than Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. There's been a good deal of hype surrounding this coffee. Well it is the tastiest cup of coffee for the dollar, hype or not. Don't misunderstand that to imply this coffee is not costly. It is. but it's also worth what you give. Certainly it will cost more than a freeze dried blend from your local grocer, but you won't have to pawn your television either.

So who will enjoy Jamaica Blue Coffee? If you enjoy your coffee flavored bold and intensely fragrant, you'll enjoy it. If you love a coffee with a wonderful taste and a touch of sweetness, then you owe it to yourself to give it a whirl.

Posted by jamisonrody at 5:20 PM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Friday, 9 October 2009
How To Practice Golf And Be Your Best
It seems logical on the surface; if you want to practice golf and get better you should watch and emulate the professionals. Certainly you've heard that it is good to emulate success. And if you're not trying to be like Jack Nicklaus, you're still receiving more points than you can handle from pros on TV and in magazines.

Now let's return to this planet for a second. Becoming the next Jack Nicklaus may be your dream, but for the vast majority of us, that isn't going to occur. There is a very small chance you or anyone else will attain that level. Improving your scores should be your very realistic goal. Yea it would be fantastic to play like Tiger, but to emulate his game, or that of any other master, is clearly a mistake.

Keep in mind these guys don't simply hit the course after they get off work. Golf is their 9 to 5 business. They get up and hit the links. putting in a great amount of hours working to get better at their craft. But since normal people don't play golf for a living, they don't have the amount of time available that the professionals do. So what you have to do is work within the time constraints that life has given you.

We've all witnessed our favorite pros hit a beautifully lofted shot that stops dead on the green a few feet from the cup, or possibly one that backs up towards the pin. We all wish we could do this consistently, but if we want to get better it's counterproductive to spend months trying to accomplish this ourselves. We need to focus on the fundamentals and work within our individual style.

Consider for a second about how you spend your practice time. Chances are virtually all of that time was spent on the driving range, driver in hand, trying to hit it far and straight. A good driver may take a couple of strokes off your score, but consider how many drives you hit during a round. What you really should be practicing the majority of the time is your short game.

It's not glamorous and not exactly that much fun either, but the benefits of this practice are tremendous. Ask any touring professional how much time they spend on this aspect of their game and they'll probably say about 80% of their practice time is dedicated to this. They practice different angles. They practice different lies and in different wind conditions. And while we don't want you to imitate their swing, it's probably a solid idea to focus your practice in the same areas as they do.

You may be able to thump the ball 275 to 300 yards off the tee, but why are you still scoring in the 90's? It should be pretty obvious that the trouble is with your short game and that's what you should work on most. Your scores will drop rapidly if you improve this area of your game.

The next time you decide to practice golf, leave the driver in the bag. Practice any shot you can think of that you'll hit on or around the green. Putts, chips and bunker shots should be your focal point.

Here's something to think about that should make this very clear. More than half of your strokes on the golf course are from under 75 yards. This includes putts, chips, etc. If these shots are 50% of your score, then you should be spending at least half of your practice time working on them. If you're still shooting in the 90's, less than 20% of your shots are with a driver off the tee. Your practice time should be primarily spent on the strokes you hit most.

Sure hitting drives on the range is fun, but it's not nearly as much fun as watching your scores fall by as many as 10 shots per round.
The optimum way to practice at home is by purchasing a golf practice net. You can get additional golf tips similar to this, as well as read course and golf equipment reviews and information by going to AllThingsGolfBlog.com.

Posted by jamisonrody at 10:17 AM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Thursday, 8 October 2009
A Portable Folding Work Bench Makes Home Repair Simpler

Though you might not do many home repairs right now, there might come a time when you clearly can't afford to have some other contractor do them for you. A portable folding work bench will make minor tasks like fixing a floor board, or sizeable jobs like renovating a room a good deal easier.

In reality, if you dread doing house maintenance now, you will find that owning one of these devices will change that feeling. As soon as you have a dedicated work place for these tasks, you will have an improved chance of dealing with them.

With any house repair job, safety ought to be your number one concern. There are reports in the newspaper every day about somebody being badly wounded due to a power tool mistake. In many of these instances if the work area had been set up correctly the accident may perhaps have been avoided. You are definitely aware that you should not grip the wood in your hands when using a power saw. You need to keep both hands on the saw while the wood is strongly fastened to a bench. However if no bench is there, then what? Certainly the temptation is there to grasp the wood with possibly injurious results.

You have to have the right tools for any repairs you plan to perform.. And even if you have those tools, you've certainly felt the irritation of not being able to find them when you need them. We have all experienced distress over not being better organized whether we are looking for a sledge hammer or possibly something more complicated. Placing everything in it's place is a lot easier if you possess a good work bench. All you will need to do is get into the ritual of putting things away where they should go.

It's obviously a big waste of time to need to hunt for things you know you own. And when you reach the point where you give up looking, you'll have to go purchase a replacement tool. That gets costly. For the most part, it is going to be easier and less costly for you to simply get a work bench which will help you stay organized.

Look around your home and you can probably come up with a lot of projects you realize you have to accomplish. This could consist of wall papering a room, setting new tile in the kitchen, or possibly correcting a window. All repairs, from the smallest to the largest, will be simpler with a portable folding work bench. And when you are done with the bench, you can fold it up and store it away as well, saving you space in your garage or shed.

To learn additional information on the subject of how you can benefit from a portable work bench be certain to go to PortableWorkBench.org. Whether you are searching for a wood work bench or one constructed of steel, you will find information that will help you make the right pick for any project you have on your "to do" list.


Posted by jamisonrody at 9:34 AM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
All Ladies Need Lighted Makeup Mirrors

When you are putting on makeup, you like to see everything plainly. You also want to see things as they will appear in the daylight when you exit the home. Lighted makeup mirrors make this feasible. A number of mirrors will even allow you the option of night time illumination in case you are getting set for a night on the town. The objective here is to let you identify exactly what you will look like whether you are getting ready for an evening of dancing or an afternoon at the park.

Plus there are many additional things a lighted makeup mirror can do for you. Anyone will tell you it's simple to miss a spot when applying makeup. A lighted mirror helps you avoid any uneasy situations that may take place due to an oversight. And if you get magnification (you should), it makes the job even easier.

There are other decisions you will need to make before you buy your mirror. The bulk of them have a swivel hinge, with a ordinary mirror on one side along with a magnified mirror on the other. If you purchase magnification, you can obtain mirrors ranging from 1X to 10 X, though most ladies choose 4X of 5X.

The amount of magnification is one choice you must to get correct prior to making your purchase. Remember, you've got to take your glasses off to apply makeup and tweeze. Where will you be using this mirror? How tall does the mirror need to be for you to have perfect viewing while sitting at a dressing table? If you do not have a plug in the vicinity of the mirror's position you might want to think about buying one that uses batteries. A wall mounted mirror is in all probability your best choice if you like to put on your makeup while standing.

If you work on your face in the shower you will be glad to know that fogless mirrors are available. Some of those have clocks, radios, and of course, are water-proof. These mirrors operate on batteries and attach to the shower walls by utilizing suction cups. Funny as it may seem, I do know somebody who applies makeup and tweezes in the shower. She swears the hairs pull out more painlessly, and that makeup never cakes in a cool mist.

Travel makeup mirrors are the perfect accessory for a woman on the go. Simply fold them up and put them in your handbag or overnight bag. Take them out when you have to have them. Their battery powered light is geared up to work for you. A number of them turn the lights off instantly when you shut them.

For your normal vanity lighted makeup mirrors, you have plenty of styles, shapes, sizes, and finishes to select from. It's easy to find one that will match the furnishings of the area. Plastic mirrors come in loads of diverse colors. Metal frames can be old-fashioned brass or gold or even a modern nickel or chrome.

To learn additional information about lighted makeup mirrors be sure to go to LightedMakeupMirrors.org. You will also find out why a lighted travel mirror is the perfect accessory for the lady on the go.


Posted by jamisonrody at 11:57 AM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Why You Will Love Your Aquabrew Coffee Maker
Those who don't truly enjoy and treasure coffee will never realize. They'll ask questions like "Why would somebody spend the money on an Aquabrew coffee maker?" And "Why is the Aquabrew TE 116 greater than a normal machine?" is something else you might hear from the unenlightened. You as a java fan would be wasting your breath if you tried to explain. You'll never get through to them.

But if you are really a coffee aficionado, you realize. You are probably embarrassed to let anyone know how much money you'll spend to make the perfect cup. And if you truly require a great cup of coffee, buying an Aquabrew coffee maker is a good first step.

Posted by jamisonrody at 11:21 AM EDT
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post

Newer | Latest | Older