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Give the Gift of Fitness With Aetrex

Written by Elizabeth on October 28, 2008 – 8:41 pm -

If someone on your gift list this year is a runner, walker, cross-trainer, hangs out at the gym, or needs well-fitting and highly supportive athletic shoes, I have just the brand for you to check out. Aetrex Worldwide has been caring about the health of people’s feet for three generations! Based in New Jersey, the Schwartz family has been responsible for unrivaled innovations in pain-relieving footwear and foot care products.

Aetrex knows running after those little ones is no easy task, so they offer customized comfort through iStep, a digital foot analysis device (found in independent retailers across the country where Aetrex is sold), which measure everything from shoe size to arch type and pressure points, free of charge. After stepping on the iStep for 30 seconds, customers receive a “blueprint” of their feet, and recommendations for customized insoles. So when combined with an Aetrex shoe, they are getting footwear that is comfortable and customized for their footcare needs.

I received a pair of Aetrex Women’s High Performance Runners to try for myself, and let me tell you what- these shoes make me feel like I could FLY. See, these shoes not only have regular cushioning, but they also have two removable insole layers. Every time I take a step, it’s like I’m not even feeling the impact of the ground. I feel like I could walk forever in these shoes! And yes, they are running shoes, but let’s not push it, people Check out how cool these look:

In addition to the cushioning in the shoe AND the two removable insole layers that let you customize the fit, Aetrex shoes also come with another insole called a Mosaic. It looks like a regular insole except it’s made up of tiny squares. After the wearer has the iStep evaluation that reveals the pressure points on their feet, it tells them exactly which of the little squares to remove, to allow for maximum support and cushioning. These shoes are like magic, I’m telling you. Here’s another cool photo:

Don’t let the price tag scare you (approximately $120), if someone you know wants to be more active but pain in their feet is preventing it, these shoes could really make a difference. Giving someone the gift of being able to move comfortably, now that would be a special gift!

Tags: Aetrex, Athletic shoe, foot analysis, Footwear, High Performance Shoes, iStep, Running shoes, Shoe, shopping
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Review of Swiffer Dust and Shine Spray

Written by Elizabeth on October 28, 2008 – 9:17 am -

Have I ever mentioned that my very first product review (on my blog Table for Five) was for the new redesigned Swiffer Sweeper? Ever since then, I’ve had a soft spot in my heart for Swiffer products. I own the WetJet, I buy the Swiffer Duster with the extendable handle (which saves me climbing up and down off of stepstools to dust the tops of windowsills), I buy the regular Swiffer cloths and use them for hand dusting and in the sweeper, and now I have a new Swiffer product to love (did I use the word SWIFFER ENOUGH TIMES in that last run-on sentence?).

In fact, it was my dear friend Charlie from MS&L Worldwide who sent me that first Swiffer Sweeper to review, and two and a half years later, we are still teaming up to spread the word about how awesome Swiffer products are. Thanks Charlie! Your next Big John’s Steak & Onion sandwich is on me

So. Swiffer Dust and Shine Spray. It cleans and conditions wood, leather, marble, granite, and laminate, and in one fine mist spray it polishes, cleans and conditions. I used it on all the wood surfaces in my living room last weekend, and I was really pleased with how it performed. My end tables and coffee table got clean and shiny without any sticky or greasy residue left behind. The spray comes in three fragrances- Lavender Vanilla, Citrus Zest, and Tropical Sunrise. I got the Citrus Zest and it left a pleasantly orangey scent around the room.

Once again, Swiffer makes a product that does what it says and makes cleaning more enjoyable-and that’s why I continue to review and recommend their products! I hope I’ll still be at it in two more years

Tags: cleaning, Dust and Shine Spray, Dusting, Swiffer
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Make Paper Flowers with Rosetta!

Written by Elizabeth on October 27, 2008 – 5:13 pm -

As told in the story of Tinker Bell, coming out tomorrow on DVD, there are different types of fairies responsible for different parts of nature. Rosetta is a Garden Fairy, whose job is to make the beautiful flowers that bloom. Fairies love when they find “lost things” in Pixie Hollow, and they usually find clever things to make from them. You can be just like Rosetta and enjoy Springtime any time of the year by creating your own blooming flower garden out of paper. Use these lost things found in your home to create your own colorful garden of flowers.

Have fun making your flowers, and don’t forget to pick up the Tinker Bell DVD tomorrow!

Tags: Disney Fairies, Flower, Pixie Hollow, Tinker Bell, Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
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Win a $75.00 Apple Gift Card from Ciao!

Written by Elizabeth on October 27, 2008 – 11:51 am -

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Kathleen from Katydid and Kid, who wrote a review of the Sony HT DDW790 Home theater system.  Enjoy your gift card!

Ciao is a new online shopping community and the perfect destination for all of your online shopping needs. Ciao.com features thousands of accurate and honest reviews from real people on everything from cell phones to laptops to MP3 players – even movies and beauty products. As a fun reward, Ciao also pays its members $1 per qualifying review. Ciao.com offers a great way to earn some extra cash on the side!

Ciao is also a great place to connect with other shoppers and get the latest info on hot new products like the Wii Fit and Apple 3G iPhone.

To enter this Ciao.com giveaway, first visit Ciao!:

Then, follow this easy, three-step process:
Step 1) Search a product you’d like to review (e.g. iPod Touch)

Step 2) Select a product, click on “write a review” and share your experience using this product, as well as rating, with the Ciao community of shoppers. Be sure to do a full-length review!

Step 3) Join the Ciao community, start connecting with other shoppers and earn money for your reviews ($1 per qualified review). You can even upload video reviews!

Finally, once you have done at least one full-length product review (at least 120 of your own words), post your Ciao username and a link to your review in the comments section on this blog post.

Note: this contest is also open to current Ciao.com members, just be sure to include a link to a new review to qualify for this giveaway. OPEN TO U.S. residents ONLY.

Enter by Monday, November 3rd at 9:00 AM EST. Good luck everybody!

Tags: Apple, Ciao, online shopping, product reviews
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