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crocs Toddler/Little Kid Cayman Sandal

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

We’ve had a yellow pair for at least a couple of years. It is tough enough to use on jagged rock on the beach, and yet comfortable enough to be the first choice of sandals that my son would like to wear. The yellow is good for boys or girls, and nicely eye-catching. People who find these shoes ugly should stay in their conservative caves.

Once, the croc rivet broke and I emailed crocs.com – I hadn’t even bought them from the site, but they were nice enough to mail me a handful of rivets that went in very easily (my then 8 year old did the repair himself) and crocs Toddler/Little Kid Cayman Sandals were good as new. They really are wear-resistant play shoes. The bright yellow helps me identify him from a distance even though it’s bold for some. I think my son will outgrow them before they wear out.

crocs Toddler/Little Kid Cayman Sandal



Baume

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

The Baume

Baume



LaserShield WDU-0013301 Wireless Detection Unit

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

This alarm system does everything it claims to. It’s very easy to set up, and to add extra detection units. I have a medium sized cat who roams the house, but she has yet to set off the alarms over the past six months. If you are renting and would like some extra peace of mind, this system, an extra detection unit or two as needed, and the reasonable monthly charge for monitoring is hard to beat.

The only drawback to this system is the lack of door/window switches – the only detecion unit are the motion sensors. If you are in long term rental with many doors/possible entry windows, you might want to look into a unit with door/window sensors.

LaserShield WDU-0013301 Wireless Detection Unit



Broil King Model 987737 Sovereign 70 Natural Gas 48,000 BTU Gas Grill with Rear Rotisserie Burner

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

The stylish Sovereign Series is like a kitchen on your deck – only much handier. With its spacious storage cabinet and extra large fold-down shelves, there is room for all your utensils and condiments in this sturdy grill. Add a side burner and rotisserie, and you have a complete cooking machine. Dual-Tube Burners incorporate the use of an inner tube to assist in evenly distributing the gas to ensure an even flame from front to back. Stainless steel partitions separate the Dual-Tube burners improving heat control and allowing added grilling versatility.

Broil King Model 987737 Gas Grill



Cisco-Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Our old D-Link 624 was starting to need rebooting weekly so it was time to upgrade. The router now is located in the master bedroom, so cosmetic appeal or should I say low visual impact was desired. This unit is very sleek and if it didn’t have lights, would be almost unnoticeable.

After dealing with wireless routers since they came out the Cisco software makes it “Apple” easy. Our IS provider is Comcast and rebooting of the modem was required. The E2000 came with a SSID name that was good enough to keep (not Linksys or Cisco) and WPA / WPA2 security already on. After setup, it was time to connect all the wireless devices (4 – iPhones, 2 – lap tops, Xbox 360)which went flawless. Left it at the default 2.4mhz and no conflicts with any other devices in the house. The wireless range is a bit better then the prior Dlink and gives us good to excellent signal strength thru 3 – 4 walls. I don’t believe any of our devices can take true advantage of the N but we’ll be ready for it.

Cisco-Linksys E2000 Router



Imusa Espresso – Cappuccino Maker

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Okay, so the coffee experts will say that a machine like this is not an actual espresso machine and they are probably right…however, I wanted a small, inexpensive machine to make an extremely strong “latte.” I don’t care if it’s heated to the precise degree to make a coffee connoisseur happy, but I am picky about my lattes, coming from the Seattle area ;) So with that in mind, this is a great, inexpensive machine that you can make yourself a very strong “latte” with, quickly. I’ve had it approx. a month and it all works very well and I’ve used several and been a professional barista. FYI for the people who are wondering about steaming milk…you do place the wand down into the milk to heat it and then place the wand into the top of the milk to froth it until you have as much foam as you want. I don’t like the rubber thing so I took it off. I’ve never used a machine with that rubber thing before and it cleans easier without it.

Imusa Espresso – Cappuccino Maker



PCMD Projector Ceiling Mount for Optoma HD20

Monday, June 28th, 2010

This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction. The mounting plate is made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. The mounting plate is CNC machined and specifically designed for your projector for precise fitment! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry’s first “Mount Exchange Program”. Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how!

PCMD Projector Ceiling Mount



Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Compared to a traditional CCFL, LEDs produce darker blacks that appear endlessly deep to the eye. Whites also remain crisp and bright with vivid colors. The result is picture quality that measures up to the natural beauty of life. For instance, Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer Pro feature lets consumers enjoy a broader color palette. The Ultra Clear Panel further allows the preservation of every detail even in brightly-lit, imperfect viewing conditions. This is done by effectively allowing more light to pass through the screen and simultaneously reducing reflections from ambient light. And with an adaptive “Natural” mode, Samsung’s LED HDTVs can combine the recognized brightness advantage of LCD displays with the cinema-like viewing experience of plasma displays by automatically optimizing picture settings.

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch LED HDTV



EA Sports Active – More Workouts

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Thank you EA Active for finally giving me what I have been looking for: Step Aerobics!! The game comes with 3 pre-set workouts for a step aerobic routine (not just 2 or 3 mins in between other exercises but straight step aerobics). They come slow, medium and fast. I just completed the slow and burned 310 calories (I am 5’8″ woman and 230 lbs). Granted its the same 10 min routine, three times but sooooo much better than any other fitness game out there (and I have them all!). I am hoping for Your Shape to maybe even improve on the step aerobics?!

EA Sports Active – More Workouts



TomTom GPS Dashboard Mount for TomTom GPS Navigators

Monday, June 28th, 2010

We have 2 TomTom XL340S-Lives, and it was sought of a pain to mount it on the windshield, with that long stretch to get to it. I purchased one of these mounts, to give it a try. It works fantastic easy to use, and much easier to make TomTom changes if needed. Being this works so well, I then purchased a 2nd one for the wife’s car. I see some reviews that the owners are having difficulties with this, and really cannot understand it, unless the suction cup part on the unit is not totally turned to its locked position.
As far as my two, we have no issues and glad we purchased them.

TomTom GPS Dashboard Mount