The Gift: The Fitbit Ultra (available now for around $100) The Scoop: It’s been said “What can be measured, can be managed”. Fitbit is a tiny, wearable gadget that measures many of your vital wellness components. Going beyond a simple pedometer, Fitbit is integrated with a sharp looking and well thought out website which... Read more »
The Gift: Nicktoons MLB for Wii, XBOX, and DS (available now from around $30-$40) The Scoop: What happens when Nicktoons all-stars like Spongebob, and Ren & Stimpy take the field against MLB’s best? You’ll find out in a brand new video game called “Nicktoons MLB” (wii, XBOX, and DS). It’s a bizarre idea that... Read more »
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (a.k.a “OR”) is the world’s largest outdoor sports industry gathering! This is THE place to find the hot products, the latest trends and see the “coming soon” goods from over 1000 outdoor lifestyle brands. The trick for a Gift Guru is to find the fun, unique, helpful and ultimately “gift-able”... Read more »
“Going green” is, in large part, about both producers AND consumers making responsible decisions that lead having a lesser impact on the earth and its resources. Last year, Brooks, the running shoe and apparel company, introduced the “Green Silence”. Their goal with the Green Silence was to produce a high performance running shoe that... Read more »
This past Sunday, my friends and 20,000+ brave souls completed the Los Angeles Marathon despite some pretty spectacular weather conditions. With hurricane-like winds, and non-stop rain, it helped to be prepared with some serious running gear. Known more for their tennis shoes than running apparel, K-SWISS sponsored this year’s race, which kicks off at... Read more »
So the field is set. No more speculating or griping about bubble teams. It’s time to buckle up and experience the madness that comes but once a year. Now as far as you brackets go, you’re pretty much on your own. I have some talent at consistently picking great gifts, but I have a... Read more »
