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How Work Turned Into A Life Experience
Many life changes took me from university, to retail, to working in the film industry to working in so many different areas that would take too long to list. Loved them all!
So many life experiences. A couple I that just remembered tonight that I want to share with you.
I started working as an extra in the film industry (that is someone that usually is in the background, may have a featured spot, but no speaking part).
My first of many extra part was in 21 Jump Street, the original, with Johnny Depp.
I was lucky enough to be part of many episodes with him. I have to say that he was a really nice guy, great sense of humor, and always great with everyone he worked with no matter what part you played in the production.
My second, of many extra parts. was in Wise Guy with Ken Wahl.
I was so lucky to be part of so many episodes. Working with Jonathan Banks, Kevin Spacey, Tim Curry and so many more great actors.
The one the came to mind tonight that was the best of a working life experience was when I played a waitress in a bar scene. The cast, well WOW, Debbie Harry, Glenn Frey, Mick Fleetwood, and many more. How lucky was I to be a part of this!
This was done in Vancouver, B.C. It was a winter night and I was late so parked my car in Gastown and ran to get there on time. The filming took hours. Loved every minute. At the end I went to drive home and my car was gone – towed. I went back to the set and they all chipped in to help pay to get my car out.
But hey, what an experience. A life experience that I will always remember.
Did you know you can give someone a life experience gift?
A life experience present is totally unique. Whether it’s a trip to an exotic location, cycle through a beautiful countryside, hike new trails, raft new rivers, discover new cultures, experience the beauty of a glide ride and so much more. There are other life experiences too as you can see by the images below. These are unique and fun and sure to create memories.
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Life experiences are what memories are made of and will last a lifetime.
Trending Spring Jeans
One day last spring, when I am starting to get dinner ready, I caught a glimpse of the Meredith Vieira show. I caught a particular piece where they were talking about spring trends for jeans and one of them was not only full of holes and also had big patches. That’s the new trend.
Check it out some wonderful fashions Here
Funky And Fun Valentine’s Gifts For Her
Funky And Fun Valentine’s Gifts
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift can be difficult if you are not in a relationship or married. You may be thinking that you don’t want to get her/him something that makes a statement about your relationship – you know, a ring may make her feel you are making a commitment. But then again you may want to say more than just a chocolate bar. A bit of a dilemma. I’m here to help. Have a look at our Valentine’s Day Gift Page here!
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Let Someone Know You Care This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day the day for expressing your love to your partner and your family.
But not everyone experiences joy that day.
There are lots of folks out there that aren’t in a relationship, or don’t have a family near to share with, that dread this day. It could be they are single, or divorced, or widowed. When someone is alone on a day like Valentine’s Day it’s not much fun. For some it can be a terrible reminder of what has been lost.
So we should all reach out and touch that someone we know and shine a light in their life this Valentine’s Day. That’s what it’s really about. A reminder to never take those we travel through life with for granted, and to spread our love to those who don’t have enough love or companionship in their lives.
You can bring ‘light and love’ into their life on that day by a phone call, a visit, or a gift.
When I thought about this I went out and found some unique items that can spread love and cheer – ideas just for them – to make them smile and know someone cares about them. Something that is a bit Valentine’s Day oriented, but will bring them a smile for many days to come.
Visit the Valentine’s Gift page Here!
It’s important to let everyone know that they’re not all alone, on Valentine’s Day, or any day.
There Is Still Time To Get Unique Christmas Gifts
You Can Find Last Minute Christmas Gifts Right Here!
I bet you think your only option is to jockey for parking spaces and push and shove through malls to pick up the last minute gifts.
Nope, you don’t.
It’s not too late to order online and have your gifts arrive by December 24th. How? Well have a look at these great gift clubs.
A gift of the month club is perfect to give someone who has everything – it keeps on giving! Print or email a customized gift announcement. Email it or print it out in a card for your someone who has everything.
Wine of the Month Club. Choose from four monthly wine clubs. Check it Out Here!
Beer of the Month Club. Choose from 5 Unique Beer Clubs. Check it Out Here!
Cheese of the month Club. Give hand-crafted artisan cheeses each month. Check it Out Here!
Salsa of the Month Club. Mouth-watering selection of hand-crafted, premium salsas every month. Check it Out Here!
Hot Sauce of the Month Club. Mouth-watering selection of small-batch, gourmet hot sauces every month. Check it Out Here!
BBQ Sauce of the Month Club. Mouth-watering selection of hard-to-find, premium BBQ sauces every month. Check it Out Here!
Olive Oil of the Month Club. A new variety of hard-to-find, extra-virgin olive oil every month. Check it Out Here!
Pizza of the Month Club. Three 9″ famous Chicago deep dish pizzas every month. Check it Out Here!
Dinner of the Month Club. Gourmet Italian dinner including a specialty pasta, premium sauce and one additional gourmet item every month. Check it Out Here!
Dessert of the Month Club. Delicious variety of gourmet, fresh-baked dessert every month. Check it Out Here!
Flower of the Month Club. Give breathtaking seasonal bouquets each month. Check it Out Here!
Candle of the Month Club. 2 high-quality, aromatic candles (one 9-inch pillar and one 6-inch pillar) every month. Check it Out Here!
Tea of the Month Club. A selection of limited-availability, hand-crafted teas every month. Check it Out Here!
Coffee of the Month Club. Premium, imported coffee every month. Check it Out Here!
Chocolate of the Month Club. Give artisanal chocolates each month. Check it Out Here!
Fruit of the Month Club. Mouth-watering, hand-picked fruit every month. Check it Out Here!
Cigar of the Month Club. Five different premium cigars each month from around the world every month. Check it Out Here!
Gourmet Gift of the Month Club. Choose from 40 gift clubs, even BACON! Delivered every month. Check it Out Here!
Keep the spirit of the holidays while keeping your stress down. These monthly gifts will do just that!
Now For Some Spring Fun Gifts
Outdoor fun in the sun gifts will awaken the kid in everyone no matter what age.
It has been a long, cold, dreary winter for most of us. Spring is here. Pack up the sweaters, get the shorts and swim suits out. I’m sure we are all ready for some fun, and your gift recipient is ready for that too.
Here are some great items to play with outside that will give them many hours of fun in the sun right through spring and summer.
Check them out!
Floating Jungle Gym
This is the nearly 7′-tall inflatable jungle gym that provides 555′ cu. of waterborne climbing and sliding.
Eight handholds and 24 intersecting monkey bars help climbers ascend to the top of the unit while the four smooth corner stanchions enable rapid slides back into the water.
Made from durable commercial-grade 28-oz. PVC bonded with industrial, heat-sealed seams, the jungle gym is strong enough to support leaps from the apex yet is forgiving to climbers’ bodies.
The jungle gym’s mesh floor allows users to stand or sit and splash in the water.
Check out the Floating Jungle Gym.
Skier Controlled Tow Boat
This is the unmanned water skiing boat that’s controlled entirely by the skier.
A six-button control panel on the tow rope handle sends signals to the boat, allowing skiers to start, accelerate, decelerate, turn, or stop the vessel with slight thumb movements.
The nearly 8′-long boat has a three-cylinder, two-stroke 70 horsepower engine with jet pump and axial flow propulsion, generating speeds up to 40 MPH and creating wakes for jumps and other tricks.
The jet propulsion engine is safer than propeller-powered crafts and provides superior acceleration and quicker planing–the time required to bring the skier and vessel level with the water surface.
Check out the Skier Controlled Tow Boat.
Inflatable Two Person Kayak
This is the two-person kayak that inflates in minutes, providing a quick, convenient, and comfortable watercraft for paddling excursions.
Constructed from durable, UV-resistant 30-gauge vinyl, the kayak’s low profile and high-buoyancy side chambers make it ideal for exploring lakes and flat water rivers.
Two adjustable inflatable seats with backs let kayakers paddle in comfort, while a removable skeg provides excellent stability and tracking.
The I-beam floor has three high-pressure drop-stitch panels that support up to 400 lbs. Includes two aluminum paddles.
Check out the Inflatable Two Person Kayak
Human Bowling Ball
This is the inflatable bowling game that challenges players to assume the “roll” of the ball in knocking down a set of pins.
The transparent PVC ball is inflated to its full 7′ diameter with the included blower¿a zipper cinches the ball closed yet opens quickly to allow egress and quick entry for another player.
A player simply runs forward inside the ball, generating momentum to knock over six 5′-tall foam pins that yield easily at the point of collision.
An included stationary air blower keeps the 3′-high lane boundary constantly inflated to an optimal firmness to keep careening bowlers within the lane’s confines.
Check out the Human Bowling Ball.
Four Person Portable Paddle Board
This is the inflatable paddle board that comfortably fits four riders and stows in a vehicle’s trunk. Its 8″-thick PVC construction and 17′ L x 5′ W surface ensure optimal stability while supporting up to 1,565 lbs.
The top of the board features a large EVA foam foot pad that provides a slip-resistant surface and elastic bungee cords at the back that help keep personal belongings secure.
It requires an existing electric pump and features four valves that enable quick inflating/deflating.
With four fins that helps ensure straight steering, fabric handles for easy carrying, D-rings for attaching to a leash, and a special coating that prevents damage from UV rays.
Includes four paddles.
Check out the Four Person Portable Paddle Board
Hydro Powered Jetovator
This is the flying, steerable seat that suspends its rider 25′ in the air with three powerful jets of water.
An easily installed and removable U-adapter re-directs 90% of the rearward thrust of an existing personal watercraft.
A 40′ hose connects the PWC to the flying seat’s rear and “feeds” the seat’s three water jet nozzles with high-volume, low-pressure water for speeds up to 25 mph.
As a driver controls the trailing personal watercraft, the flying seat’s rider steers with two individually controlled water nozzle levers that enable backflips, barrel rolls, corkscrews, and even 10′ dives underwater.
The seat’s rider stands on two foot pads over a urethane foam-padded motorcyle-style seat.
The lightweight flying seat’s hydrodynamic powder-coated aluminum tubular frame provides optimal thrust-to-weight ratio while enabling reliable use in salt water, and its buoyant polyethylene body provides flotation.
Check out the Hydro Powered Jetovator.
Giving something fun will awaken the kid in everyone no matter what age. They’ll laugh and smile with any of these.
Sweet Dream Treats For Little Girls and Boys
No one in your home is likely getting much sleep with a new born.
Did you know babies don’t sleep because their timing systems for the 24-hour day are not yet fully formed at birth, and they won’t function consistently until a baby is about two to six months old? Plus any parent will tell you that trying to get a child to sleep through the night can last much longer that six months. Not much fun for parents.
All these cool items are not only fun but they will help a child eventually fall asleep.
Fisher-Price GYF57 Soothing Motions Bassinet & Windmill
The bassinet’s soothing sway, mesmerizing lights, cute mobile and more will help baby catch those zzz’s in no time. From soothing sways, music and sounds to calming vibrations, light projection and more, the Soothing Motions Bassinet has everything to help your baby drift off to dreamland in comfort. As little ones relax on the comfy sleeping pad, they can look up at the mesmerizing overhead mobile with stars while they gently sway. Or, turn on one of the captivating light features, like the overhead projection.
The Constellation Projecting Sleep Sounds Turtle
This is the turtle that uses light and sound to create a tranquil sleeping environment for children. It projects constellations onto a ceiling and uses patented technology to provide up to 20 unique sleep sounds including white noise, nature sounds, and lullabies. Buttons on the plastic shell lets you select one of three colors, choose a preferred sleep sound, set the volume level, and activate a sleep timer.
Heirloom Wooden Lullaby Music Box
Soothing Sensory Play for Baby Engage and delight babys senses with this tranquil, roly poly music box. Give Heirloom Wooden Lullaby Music Box a twist and it spins in place, its musical symbols changing color as it plays a soothing melody. Rounded edges make it safe to leave in the crib to ensure sweet dreams.
My Musical Bedtime Prayer Pal
A Bedtime Prayer Buddy With sweet glowing cheeks, these soft, snuggly plush friends will become a cherished part of babys bedtime routine. Press their magnetic paws together and they pray along to beloved Sunday school songs. Each 10 high My Musical Bedtime Prayer Pal even has a cross embroidered on its little paw Bear (Hes Got the Whole World in His Hands) or Bunny (This Little Light of Mine).
Sleep Sheep Sounds Soother
Night Night Lovable Sleep Sheep(TM) calms fussy babies and lulls kids to sleep with 8 natural, soothing sounds mothers heartbeat, ocean waves, spring showers and whale songs. It comes with a numbered adoption certificate and The Sleep Sheep Story Volume/on/off controls and sleep timer.
The Nursery Rhyme Reciting Lamb
Made by Gund, renowned makers of plush toys since 1898, this is the animated mother lamb that recites nursery rhymes while cradling her baby. Story time begins with a gentle squeeze of the lamb’s cuddly front paw. While a soothing lullaby plays in the background, the huggable toy recounts five childhood classics, including Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, and Hickory Dickory Dock, spoken in an engaging, motherly voice. The lamb’s animated mouth and swaying torso captivate children, while the traditional rhymes introduce young learners to word sounds and story structure, key precursors to literacy.
See more great gifts for kids of all ages Here!
10 Plus Gifts For Cycling Enthusiast
There’s So Many Great Gifts for Cycling Enthusiast & We Have Them Here
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The health benefits of cycling are numerous and listed at many websites so I won’t go into them here. The point is we know that cycling is good for us as well as great fun. Around the hood for a roll on a nice day or full tilt through the trees on an trail bike, whatever your pleasure, there’s a cycle for you.
The number of cyclists has exploded recently for other reasons too. Over the past two decades urban centers have transforming their road systems to accommodate cyclists. With our planet suffering from green house gas emissions more folks are cycling to do our bit for the environment. The evolution of better technology for cycles with power assist, eBikes for example, has lowered the barrier for daily commuting over hillier streets and made it possible for those of us who are not as fit to consider cycling as an option for commuting. We can go as hard as we want or get some help as needed on more challenging terrain.
Alongside the growing resurgence in cycling enthusiasts, there’s a corresponding growth in toys, specialized clothing and accessories. Here’s some we think will make great gifts.
10 Plus Cycling Gifts
Indoor Cycling Conversion Stand
This is the portable stand that clamps to a bicycle’s rear wheel to allow indoor riding. Made with a heavy duty steel frame that supports up to 330 lbs., the stand’s twist clamps accepts a bicycle’s 26″-28″ (or 700C) rear wheel using the included quick-release hub skewer. Its freewheel provides quiet, magnetic resistance—as you shift to lower gears, the trainer responds automatically. Includes front wheel riser.
All Weather Bike Speaker
This is the rugged waterproof speaker that lets you enjoy music while riding your bicycle on any terrain and in any weather condition. The speaker streams music via Bluetooth from your smartphone and has a built-in microphone for answering/making phone calls.
4-in-1 Rechargeable Bicycle LED Light with Speedometer, Bell & Tail Light
Includes 1 x Bike front light x Speedometer, 1 x Bike tail light, 1 x Bike Bell, 2 x Silicone mounting strap, 1 x USB cable, 1 x Code table data receiver, 1 x Data sensor of the code table, 2 x Rubber foot for sensor, 4 x Nylon belt, 1 x User manual.
Breathable Ultralight Sport Cycling Helmet MTB Mountain Road Bicycle Helmet
For men or women. Comes in Red, blue, black, orange, red wine, dark blue, light green, yellow, pink(optional).
Dual shock absorbing memory foam waterproof bicycle saddle bike seat
High comfort. The hollow design reduces the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Highlight reflective strip design.
Handlebar Bike Rear View Mirror
Handlebar Bike Rear View Mirror Adjustable Anti-Shake / Damping Wide Range Back Sight Reflector Angle Cycling Bicycle. Bike Aluminum Alloy Stainless steel Black+Sliver Blue.
Bike Triple Wheel Hub Stand Kickstand Repair Parking Holder
This foldable bike stand is easy to store when not in use, easy to pack for touring and easy to setup when needed. The foldable feature takes small storage spaces.
CAWANFLY Men’s Short Sleeve Cycling Padded Shorts & Cycling Jersey
Reflective strips enhances visibility and increase safety, 3D Pad – Equipped with an inner pad for extra comfort. The pad’s shape helps reduce friction. Quick drying thanks to ventilation, absorbent and moisture-wicking material. Fabric with Lycra® content for perfect fit and movement.
Waterproof Rain Boots Cover Cycling Shoes For Men & Women
High boots design to protect your shoes and pants from getting wet. Wear resistant rubber sole provides stability when walking. Anti-slip.
ROCKBROS Bike Gloves
Bike MTB Road Bike / Cycling Reflective Adjustable Breathable Padded Fingerless Gloves Half Finger Sports Gloves Sponge Leather SBR. Unisex.
Deluxe 2-Bicycle Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Carrier
It fits most vehicles, with an individual tie down system to secure and protect your bikes from damage. The rack comes fully assembled, and is simple to install, making it quick and easy for you to take your bike away with you.
Instant Upright Bike Stand
This is the space-saving stand that holds a bicycle vertically without requiring you to lift its full weight. Simply adjust the vertical arm to the size of your bike, guide your bike’s rear wheel into the stand, and lean your bike backwards.
