Elemental Herbs – Good For You, Good For The Earth

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We’re partial to companies that truly go out of their way to produce products that are as good for people as they are for the environment. Elemental Herbs is one of those companies, offering skin care products that take advantage of the natural  healing properties of plants. The Elemental Herbs line  includes their original All … Read more

Cobra Tire Tool – “So Easy, Even A Girl Can Do It”

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That’s not a sexist comment, that’s a quote from a girl extolling the primary virtue of the Cobra Tire Tool. This guy popped up somewhat randomly this week over on Twospoke.com, and when I watched the video for his Cobra Tire Tool, I realized it’s a brilliantly simple design, making quick work of fixing a … Read more

Bushnell Backtrack GPS D-Tour Review

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In keeping with our theme of cool gear that would also make a great gift, we’re presenting a review of Bushnell’s D-Tour GPS unit, which is a simple to use GPS unit with some very handy features. Besides the usual latitude, longitude, and altitude, it offers an electronic compass as well as temperature information. But … Read more

Taking A Strolle With Dr. Scholl’s Shoes

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Don’t confuse Dr. Scholl’s Shoes with Dr. Scholl’s, the footcare company. While the latter is still making orthotics for your grandma, and wart remover for your wife’s uncle, Dr. Scholl’s Shoes is busy designing footwear that appeals to a younger demographic, one that demands style with comfort. Admittedly, that’s a somewhat risky proposition, but from … Read more

Stuffitts Revisited

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It’s been nearly two years since my review of Stuffitts Shoe Savers. In that time, they’ve been hard at work developing new products. At Interbike 2011 in Las Vegas this past September, they showed off Stuffitts for cleats, helmets, and even gloves. These new products represent a natural progression for a company that’s based on … Read more

Create A Holiday Tradition With Jacob Bromwell

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In 1946, the second world war was winding down, and Nat King Cole recorded what would become one of the most famous holiday songs of all time. “The Christmas Song” starts out with the unforgettable lyrics, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” creating an indelible image of simpler times before (Al Gore invented) the internet, … Read more