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Top 15 Fitness Gifts
12 years ago
Thanksgiving 15? No thanks! How about top 15 fitness gifts designed to shed extra inches, sculpt and tone muscles, and keep pounds off? Whether you’re shopping for yourself or the self-identified fitness focused, take a cue from these top gift ideas for healthy eating and active lifestyles. From inspirational books and tools to clothing and DVDs, get your Brazilian butt and eat your homemade yogurt, too!
- In Believe It, Be It, Ali Vincent shares her intimate story of personal and physical transformation and details her experience on the hit NBC series Biggest Loser. From weight-loss strategies, eating habits, and workout tips that helped her lose—and keep off—more than 100 pounds, Ali tells all. Her story is inspiring and uplifting!
- Fans of the Biggest Loser and fitness nuts will love Are You Ready! Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever by Bob Harper of The Biggest Loser, shares his prescription for lasting weight loss used on contestants to achieve inspiring results. In addition to weight loss techniques, Harpers addresses the root of negative thought patterns and destructive behaviors and replaces them with self-worth and confidence. Take Charge? Yes, please!
- Making nutritious meals does not have to mean eating bland food! This Herb Savor Mini pod is perfect for your kitchen gadget lover and your fitness freak who loves to incorporate healthful flavorful pizazz to their dishes.
- The active people on your shopping list and fans of the show will love the The Biggest Loser Workout Power Sculpt DVD! Power-training trio Bob, Kim, and Jillian show successful sculpting techniques to increase strength, blast maximum calories and transform bodies in a minimum time for maximum results!
- Preparing produce is a cinch with the Cook Yourself Thin Fresh Produce Prep Set. Fans of the British hit series and Cook Yourself Thin Cookbook and kitchen gadget lovers alike will love this prep kit to help master meal time and trim inches!
- International super star chef Jamie Oliver’s book Food Revolution Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals is just that. Foodies and fitness folks will enjoy his tips on how to cook good food from scratch for the whole family.
- Jillian Michaels, weight loss guru of Biggest Loser, shows you how to Master Your Metabolism in her cookbook with 125 recipes designed to help maintain metabolic hormonal balance and reach health and fitness goals.
- Designed specifically for women using Dynamic Inertia technology, the Shake Weight tones arms, shoulders, and even chest muscles in just six minutes a day without building bulk!
- Built with form-fitting sport leather and closed-cell foam padding for ultimate protection, get your fighter the UFC Ultimate Training Shoe that has the patented training system construction for durability and comfort.
- Professional dancer cum fitness phenomenon, Brazilian Leandro Carvalho designed the Triangle Training Method aka Brazil Butt Lift to attack the major muscles of the gluteus maximus. Gift the best kept secret to achieving a perfect firm and toned Brazilian “bum bum!”
- Ab workouts in half the time with better results? Yes, it’s possible! Trainer Leslee Bender developed the Bender Ball, which makes work outs 408% more effective. Using the ball and Bender’s method of selective stabilization techniques on DVD, immediately target core ab muscles from all sides for beautiful sculpted abs!
- Built to perform and outlast the competition, gift your fighter lady the no frills, all business, knockout TapouT Women’s Performance Bra Top. It’s cute, too.
- UFC’s Twisted Zip Hoodie keeps muscles warmed up and makes a style statement. Made of 100% cotton and featuring a burnout pattern, this piece is the perfect outerwear piece to and from the gym.
- For the homemaker, foodie, or purist, the Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker is the perfect strategy to a healthful diet, allowing the user to control sweetness, ingredients and fat content. In a matter of 6-8 hours, this economical piece makes up to two quarts of yogurt! What a win-win!
- The Biggest Loser At Home Challenge DVD incorporates strength building, cardio, and flexibility workouts for four weeks of at home fitness instruction, so you can achieve beginner to winner results!
Best Gifts for Kids!
12 years ago
Keep their curiosity and penchant for adventure piqued! Shop toys for kids that will tickle their funny bone and challenge their budding genius. Don’t disappoint their high expectations! These cool gifts for kids from slimy gross science kit to friendship bracelet making looms will be sure to please!
- Kids love learning about the weird and mysterious stuff of science, so spark their intrigue and get them the gross and wonderful Sci-Fi Slime Kit! They’ll be making magnetic slime that glows in the dark and having a blast in the name of education, but don’t tell them that!
- Encourage the next generation of shark lovers! The Shark Eater Hat makes for fun role playing with its silly googly eyes and lots of imaginary jaw clenching. Disclaimer: watch out for feeding time!
- Share the world with kids in a whole new way! With the Discovery Macro Microscope, kids can view the bits and pieces of the life around us through a microscopic lens. This set features a 40x to 400x magnification of prepared slides (including a piece of a 900 year old Peruvian mummy wrap!) and blank ones ready to be filled with their own discoveries.
- Give kids the gift of crafting their own Discovery Friendship Bracelets! They’ll love making bracelets as gifts for their friends and making lasting friendships over crafting parties with these fun bracelet looms.
- This Illuminated Rotating Universe Globe makes any kid room, and parents’ rooms frankly, 90% cooler. By day this globe displays our world’s continents and bodies of water and by night, this globe shows 88 magnificent constellations. Handsome and educational – what a win win!
- Fans of Mythbusters, the Discovery Channel’s hit TV series, will love this science kit for Crashes and Collisions. Kids learn if hidden energy can move a car, test the myth of the heavy weight and race a car! There’s no myth about this kit – it’s for keeps.
- Kids will love this Discovery Fireworks Light Show launcher that makes booming sounds and projects firework effects making them the master of the show!
- Abracadabra! The Ultimate Legends of Magic Kit and DVD Set is the perfect gift for the budding magician. With instructional DVD and all the tools needed, kids can perform magic tricks with a snap of their fingers!
- Future paleontologist? The Discovery T-Rexcavator Game encourages pretend play and imagination as the game challenges kids to find and remove bones without touching sides of the pit, lest they wish to hear a deafening roar!
- Meerkat Manor Season 1 shares a year in the daily lives of the Whiskers family. While they live in South Africa on furry feet, they experience ups and downs, ins and outs, just like the ebb and flow of our own family stories. Share this incredible meerkat adventure with kids for plenty of entertainment and character building!
Best Fun Gifts for Adults
12 years ago
For those on your shopping list who enjoy the journey of life and not just the destination, give them the gift of discovery and adventure! From the curious chef and mixologist to the star gazers and nature enthusiasts, the Discovery Store offers some amazing finds for the young at heart.
- LED Kitchen Garden – For the farm to table chef extraordinaire, give the gift of year-round fresh herbs, small fruits or vegetables with the LED Kitchen Garden! Green thumb or not, this garden extends the growing season in warm and cold climates. And for the practically minded, this environmentally conscious growing genie can run for about 12 years when operated for 20 hours a day, and grow up to 72 plants at one time, using barely any energy. Go green!
- Moonshine comes out of the still as clear as water, but the practice of moonshining is neither clear cut nor legal in some states! Nevertheless, fans of the show can appreciate the Moonshiners Mason Jar Shaker for its signature vintage kitchen appeal. Any DIYers on your list, whether they make their own pickles and jam to crafts and masterpieces, would love this unique piece in their home.
- Gift the ocean lover on your list the Celestron Oceana Binoculars to make every moment spent on the water a memorable one! While waterproof and specially designed for marine use, it’s also useful for various land based observations with optimal brightness even in low light conditions, like dusk and dawn. Celebrate their love of exploration and appreciation for nature.
- Whether they enjoy watching the show or truly getting their hands dirty, fans will love Dirty Jobs’ LED hat, which makes any task at hand that much more enjoyable with the proper amount of light. Give Dirty Jobs’ fans this handy hat and tool in one and with the press of a button, they’re ready to go without fuss or muss!
- The 4-disc Life series on DVD is the must have for everyone on your list! From the same makers of the fan favorite Planet Earth series, Life examines the amazing survival of plants and animals using super high tech cameras to capture footage in habitats on all of the planet’s continents. Narrated by global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey, this epic television series Life shows us the spectacular, bizarre, and fantastic journey of all living things.
- For a touch of whimsy and practical utility, this Onyx Globe makes an attractive and clever addition to any space be it the office, library, or living room. Make sure to gift the globe trotter on your list this beautiful piece and be prepared to brush up on country boundaries, capitals, major cities and bodies of water!
- Every card shark needs a set of Shark Week Shark Playing Cards! What would a game of poker be without this deck? It is perfect for game night any time of the year and of course awesome for Shark Week! Your shark lover will love that these cards feature a different image on every card. Go on and take a big chomp out of your holiday shopping!
- Eliminate the possibility of a dull desktop with this MythBusters Jamie + Adam Bobblehead Set! For the Mythbuster fans on your list, gift these bobbleheads that will brighten any space and lift spirits with the press of a button. These guys says things like, “I’m not sure what it’s gonna do, but it looks cool,” “Big boom, big boom, big boom!” and, “Danger is my middle name!” Entertained Mythbuster fan confirmed.
- The perfect gift for the person on your shopping list who stops to look up at the stars is the Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altaz Reflector Telescope! A great user-friendly beginner telescope, this reflector features great optical and mechanical quality and minimal set up and maintenance, so they can enjoy the beautiful night sky.
- Treat your chess and checkers gamer or enthusiast to the Discovery Kingmaster Chess Set! Perfect for travel and play between two players or single player vs. the computer, this gadget also saves games so players can pick up where they left off and practice their game strategy!
- Give the gift of a retro classic with this Purple Orange Designer Lava Lamp! Whether the lava lamp is a throwback for your 60s fanatic or making its modern debut to contemporary fans, it is a crowd pleaser! Updated with a new base, the classic formations of lava oozing and spreading add a relaxing and groovy glow to any space.
Best Deals of Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2012
12 years ago
It’s my favorite time of year…discount shopping season! I literally have eleven shopping carts open right now just waiting for Friday to come along so that I can apply the promo code and hit “place order”! Of course I need to begin thinking about buying gifts for my friends and family too, but I have a couple of days to think about it.
Here are stores I’ll at least browse over the extended shopping weekend:
- Alice and Olivia – 20% off sitewide
- Ann Taylor – 40% off full-price items and an extra 25% off sale items with code THANKS
- Bag Borrow or Steal – 25% off with code SNOWFLAKE20
- eBags – 30% off and free shipping on orders over $99
- Earnest Sewn – 25% off all denim
- French Connection – 30% off all items with code LUVYOU
- Converse – 25% off all items
- Gap – Entire store up to 60% off
- Jcrew – 25% off and free shipping on orders over $150 with code COLOR25
- Joe’s Jeans – 25% off all items
- Lacoste – 25% off all items
- Land’s End – 30% off and free shipping with code THANKFUL & pin 2025
- Last Call – 40% off and free shipping
- Levi’s – 30% off and free shipping with code HOLIDAY
- Loft – 40% off with code ENJOY
- Madewell – 30% off sale items and free shipping on orders over $100 with code LOVEIT
- Nautica – 40% off and free shipping with code THANKS12
- Neiman Marcus – Up to 65% off full-price items and free shipping with code NMFALL
- Nike – Extra 25% off clearance and free shipping with code BLUERIBBON
- Otte – 40% off all sale items with code EXTRA40
- Piperlime – 20% off all items
- PLNDR – 20% off order over $75 with code PLNOV
- Theory – 30% off all items with code THANKS2012
- United Nude – 30% off with code PROMO30
Winning Fighter Gear and Gifts
12 years ago
Fighter. Survivor. MMA fan? Whether you follow the fighters in the Octagon or just train like one, check out some TapouT and UFC apparel and gear perfect for the whole family this holiday!
1. With a distinctively oversized logo there’s no doubt, the wearer of this TapouT Sideways Hat is a serious fighter.
2. Embossed with the TapouT logo and some serious studs, this TapouT Dark Eagle Belt takes no guff, making it the perfect accessory for a night out!
3. This Strappy Racerback Tank features highly functional support for training sessions and delivers style. What more could a girl want?
4. This menacing snow-man on this TapouT Frosty Tshirt may unintentionally deter the carolers from singing too long but it’s ok, you got the fighting holiday spirit.
5. Train like you mean it. This TapouT Combat Fleece Pant is durable and comfortable for an intense work out or just kicking back.
6. Ladies may like honey in their tea, but don’t appreciate being called honey on the mat! That said, this vintage UFC Women’s Kickback Crew Sweatshirt in honey is supremely soft and sweet.
7. For an easy and fun cardio workout this UFC Weighted Jump Rope keeps it simple. Ergonomic handles create a comfortable and secure grip. Hop to it.
8. The TapouT Snow Camo Armory Bag is the bag of all bags. Fit to hold all your gear and then some, and attractive, you’ll want to take to the gym or use it for travel on the road. Just try not to lose it in the snow!
9. Boys want to be big and strong like their MMA idols! This TapouT Lightning 2 in 1 shirt keeps the cold out, making it the perfect outfit for winter playtime.
10. TapouT Workout Gloves protect your digits and ensure fingers are securely tucked with leather loop straps. You might even find yourself wearing them on your next grocery run in these cold wintery days!
11. The TapouT Tri Fecta Hoodie makes a wonderful gift for the fighter in these colder months. The comfortable poly blend and colorblocking style make this one a winner.
12. Who said the playpen is all roses? Well in addition to sugar and spice, every girl has the potential to be fierce! Dress little ones in these TapouT Triple Threat Onesies to add the kickbutt factor to little girls’ inherent cuteness.
13. Stretch out. Warm up. Hook a right and a left. You can do this all in the comfort of your home with this UFC folding accordion mat. Light weight and constructed with a simple hook and loop fastener, handling and storage is a breeze.
Next Stop: Kill Joy in Vancouver
12 years ago
I am not sure if San Francisco is too sincere with its variation of night life options or if Vancouver is a bit shy of them, or maybe its just my custom to being able to find something to do at any hour and anytime of the day in this city. Vancouver however, seems to get a bit sleepy after the sun sets, or so at least that may be something only us San Franciscans may experience while there. Even then however, we managed to ask enough locals about “the thing to do” that night in Vancouver and most people did not hesitate to say “Kill Joy.” So we hopped in a cab and headed to the trendy district of Yaletown to find this place and I immediately felt at home. When entering the top floor of Kill Joy one walks into a dark chamber of local wine on taps, being greeted by a deconstructed piano artfully covering the walls. The rest of the walls are of concrete and brick giving it a rustic and unforgiving look. The bar walls are covered with fetishist prints being lit by arcane neon-accentuated installations. Behind the bar lies a refrigerated installation of hanging artisan meats constantly reminding you of the “killing” phenomenon that had to take place before “enjoying” your meats and cheeses, both local and carefully chosen to pair with the wine selection. Looking at the main entry way you would never believe what lies beneath this floor. The down stairs room is made of Plexiglas installations over the many grafittied concrete walls being lit by black lights and tables which I found to be so modern they felt uninviting, yet I couldn’t help but want to sit and enjoy the experience. Downstairs one can also enjoy the DJ and the great selection of gin-forward cocktail list. Can you imagine this place? So paradoxical in nature, so intriguing, so uninviting, so hidden, a place I look at and call “Soooo San Francisco.” A place with the perfect balance of elements that will keep us coming back.
Image source: Vancouver Board of Trade, Donnelly Group, and Club Zone.
Meet the History Channel’s Community Curators for Must See Classic Films
12 years ago
The History Channel Store carries a vast collection of classic to contemporary movies. How do you navigate the plethora of choices? Let the Community Curators guide you.
Film buffs and writers, they have whittled down the essential films you must see and/or share with family and friends.
With holidays already here, and gift giving season in full swing, the curators have compiled some excellent recommendations for you. With expertise in individual genres from monsters and dysfunctional families to documentaries and kids films, these curators, including yours truly, have narrowed down their top picks.
So let go of shopping decision-making anxiety and trust the curators selection. These top shelf movies, with a genre for every personality, will get you through the winter’s chill into 2013!
Holiday 2012: The wish list
12 years ago
With the Holiday’s just around the corner, I figured that I should get a head start on my Holiday shopping. While trying to decide what to get my family and friends this year, I got a little side-tracked and created a wish list of my own.
I make several wish lists throughout the year, I use my lists as a reference for when I’m out shopping – that way I have a clear idea of what I need/want.
This Holiday season my list includes: an affordable H&M sweater, a sturdy backpack, custom made scents, a KitchenAid mixer, cozy footwear for those chilly evenings, and dainty jewelry.
With a lot of Holiday shopping to do, you can bet that I’ll visit some of my favorite online stores (for one-stop shopping), like; Amazon, Sephora and Etsy to find a little something for everyone.
What’s on your Holiday wish list this season?