Jamison Rody

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

A Backpack Baby Carrier

OK, here's another baby item I think is a necessity.

I like to hike, even at my age. Fortunately I live by some nice hiking trails. But have you ever tried to push a stroller along the trail. Impossible.

That's why a backpack baby carrier is necessary for all parents and grandparents who like to be out and about.

Ideally, you want one that can carry everything you want along the trail. Water and other items for you, and diapers, bottles etc. for the baby. You also don't want it to be too heavy. The baby is heavy enough.

Fortunately such a thing exists. And my new Squidoo lens will prove it.

Baby Time

I think I told you in a previous post that I'm about to have two more grandchildren in February. That will make 7 all together.

By the way, that's not twins, it's two different moms.

Anyway, as a result you'll probably start seeing a lot of baby posts here, talking about the latest and greatest ways to care for babies and reviewing the products.

In an effort to balance it out, I'll also be writing about my new tools, so all you men should remember to check back or subscribe as well.

But that's for later.

Today I want to talk about something that I think is an absolute necessity; a portable baby changing station.

When you're out and about and the baby needs a diaper change, what do you do? Personally I don't trust anything in a public restroom. That's why I like to have something easy to bring along.

This little portable baby changing stations actually folds up to look like a purse (not that I carry one), and is so easy to bring along. Check it out at my new Squidoo lens on the topic.

And see all the baby changing station options for personal or business use here.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Another Christmas Gift Idea - A Chess Clock

Two posts in one day. I'm on a roll.

Here's what I've decided to get one of my sons for Christmas. A chess clock.

By the way, my family doesn't read this blog so if you're wondering... I'm safe.

Anyway, my son really likes to play chess. And he's pretty good too. Not world class good, but good enough to beat most people, and certainly good enough to beat me every time we play. Which, by the way, isn't very often now. I'm not much of a challenge.

I figured a chess clock would be a great gift for several reasons. And on a lower level it' a gift for me as well. See, he has the ability to think at least 6 or 7 moves down the road. Of course, this takes time. Maybe if we speed things up by putting a time limit on moves I'll be able to compete.

But also these clocks can be really nice. And of course they're needed to play competitively.

They can also be pretty expensive. Some of them are nearly $200. He's not getting one of those. But you can get a really good one for about $80 and really, high quality chess clocks can still be had for $30.

So that's his gift.

Here's more about what I found out about chess clocks.

Mother Daughter Rings - A Great Christmas Gift

I've done it. I've come up for the perfect Christmas gift for my wife and daughters.

I'm going to give them matching mother daughter rings.

Think about it. It's a great idea. They all love jewelry. And wouldn't it be nice to the girls to match their mom?

I know that usually this is something and a mom and daughter purchase together. Maybe they get little meaningful saying on the inside or outside. But I figure if they want to do that they can do that together later.

One caveat though if you're thinking of doing something like this and you're a man. Be sure you know what they all like. It's pretty difficult to get jewelry for someone if you're not sure.

And make sure you know all their finger sizes too.

I've been buying jewelry for my wife and kids for a long time so I pretty much know what they will like. But if you're going to try it you better be sure.

I'm just sayin'.

Anyway, my latest Squidoo creation will hopefully give you some great ideas on what to get.

Friday, November 30, 2012

My Last Flat Iron Post, I Promise

Seems like flat irons are a pretty big topic of conversation around our household lately. In fact just a few days ago I told you about how my wife loves her new flat iron. How it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. How she's finally settled on one she'll use forever and ever until a mechanical error do them part.

Then yesterday my daughter came over and told my wife about her Izunami flat iron. How this is the one that's really the best ever, etc., etc. Now I'm sounding like Yul Brenner in The King And I. There's a guy who didn't need a flat iron.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. This Izunami flat iron is supposed to be really good. It's supposed to be the one that get's used in all the high end salons.

I don't know if my daughter's sales pitch was enough to make my wife switch. Perhaps it was but I hope not. It's kind of a sore spot for right now.

So as you would expect I did some research and put up a Squidoo lens. I've been doing a lot of writing lately. Can you tell?

Got A New Parker Crossbow And Am Ready To Hunt

I'm a hunter. It's what we do in this area of the country. And I especially enjoy crossbow hunting.

And yesterday I gave myself an early Christmas present by getting a new Parker crossbow. I've pretty much used Barnett's in the past, but a buddy of mine has a Parker and he let me try it out. I was sold.

Thing is, a lot of these Parker crossbows can get pretty expensive. Some of them are over $1000 dollars. No I didn't get one of the top of the line models, but I can't wait to try out the one I did get. I won't be hunting this weekend, but I will be going out to the range tomorrow to try it out.

If I'm as thrilled as I expect to be, I'll be taking it on our next hunt.

If you're a hunter too, you should probably see everything that Parker makes and try one out.

And here's my Squidoo lens on the topic. Enjoy!

Peacock Feather Earrings? Really?

I get it. The peacock is a beautiful bird. The multi-colored plume never made out kids fail to go "WOW" when we would see them at the zoo. Our grandkids do the same today.

But that doesn't mean I want to see them hanging out of your ears!

I know peacock feather earrings are popular these days, and actually have been for quite a while. But when a teenage friend of one of our daughters came over wearing them, I couldn't help but stare and ask questions.

The I did some research. It's amazing all the different types of earrings, necklaces and other jewelry that's made using these feathers. And here I thought it was something you would only see from Native Americans. I realize I'm stereotyping.

Anyway, you'll be surprised too when you check out my new Squidoo lens.