Outdoors

Review: Fila Skele-toes

By megret | April 25, 2011 at 9:09 pm | One comment

Fila introduced this year a "wear anywhere, anytime" shoe that conforms perfectly to the foot. Introducing Fila Skele-toes. Skele-toes are like uber-socks. They give you a barefoot-like experience, wick out moisture and are super flexible, yet they offer protection...

Posted in: Clothing & Accessories, Outdoors

Spring has sprung!

By megret | March 11, 2011 at 4:20 pm | No comments

Or at least it's about to....since spring is just ten days away. Our kids have been hibernating, just like I have, all winter. Cloudy days and snowy forecasts aren't our favorite. We aren't too fond of cold weather, and so the sight of blossoms appearing on the trees have...

Posted in: For the Kids, Outdoors

The Backyard Birdsong Guide

By megret | January 4, 2011 at 8:58 pm | One comment

Are you a casual backyard enthusiast....or a serious bird watcher? Either way, you're sure to enjoy Chronicle Books' new Backyard Birdsong Guides. I was able to preview and play with The Backyard Birdsong Guide: Eastern and Central North America edition. It now resides on...

Posted in: Books & Reading, Outdoors

Skorpies {Review & Giveaway}

By megret | December 10, 2010 at 1:38 pm | 72 comments

Do your kids love to skate? Have they ever had a pair of skates of their own? Skorpies is the perfect first pair! Skorpies come in two super cool colors, and are skates that fit right over your child's shoes (sizes 13 to 3-1/2). The adjustable straps make putting...

Posted in: For the Kids, Fun & Games, Outdoors

TerraCycle: Review + Giveaway

By megret | July 21, 2010 at 3:40 pm | 64 comments

Ever heard of TerraCycle? Bet you have -- they're one of the fastest growing eco-friendly manufacturers in the world! "Founded in 2001 by a 19 year old Princeton University freshman named Tom Szaky, TerraCycle started as an organic fertilizer company and has grown into...

Posted in: For the home, Outdoors

Hello Green Tomorrow

By megret | May 3, 2010 at 11:02 pm | No comments

Avon has embarked upon an excellent initiative to raise awareness about the destruction of the Atlantic rainforests. It's called Hello Green Tomorrow, and its goal is to raise $1 million--$1 dollar at a time—to plant one million trees and restore 2,500 acres of the vital...

Posted in: News, Outdoors