Category Archives: Quirky Stuff

Highlights from the Toyota USA Automobile Museum

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As part of our TWIN Camp welcome weekend in LA, we had the chance to tour the Toyota USA Automobile Museum. My camera battery was dying, but I snapped some shots so you can get a feel for things. It was cool to see the evolution of Toyota cars throughout the years, but my favorites…

A Review of The Fresh Diet

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I have just wrapped up a full week of The Fresh Diet. Last week, I talked about getting started with The Fresh Diet, some of my concerns, and how the process worked. Now, it’s time to get down to the pros and cons of the service. Before I do, however, I want to say that…

HOP into Easter with a Movie Giveaway

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HOP is the story of the teenage heir to the Easter Bunny enterprise who really just wants to be a rock star. Aptly voiced by Russell Brand, E.B. sets out on an adventure, eventually connecting with Fred, played by James Marsden. The trailer is below.When it came out last year, I had full intention to…

Kicking Off Healthy Eating with The Fresh Diet

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Updated: For my full review, please visit over here. This week, I’ve been sampling The Fresh Diet. It’s a diet plan that consists of fresh meals that are delivered straight to your home. Now, here’s the deal. I’m not a big believer in “dieting.” I do believe in eating well, but I’m pretty much failing…

Spot it! Game Review

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I’m always on the lookout for good family games that allow people of different ages to play with a level playing field. It’s a bonus for me if they are portable and thought-provoking. The first time I saw Spot it! was at the Marbles: The Brain Store grand opening and I thought it was pretty…

HEXBUG Nano Zip Line Review (Video)

The HEXBUG Nano Zip Line Starter Set has been sought-after for quite some time. I got my first peek at Time to Play last fall, but you couldn’t buy it anywhere. Now this gem is available on the HEXBUG website. It retails for $24.99. I did a video review of the HEXBUG Zip Line so…

A Sneak Peek at Disney Pixar’s Brave

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I got my first look at Brave while in NYC for Toy Fair. Mattel has some beautiful dolls and play sets that go along with the movie. But now I can’t wait to see it! Merida, the lead character, reminds me of LadyBug with her wild curls and equally wild spirit. Brave is due out…

Win a Stop & Shop Guaranteed Value Gift Pack

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  Stop & Shop has recently announced a new look and assortment of Guaranteed Value items. You can see from the picture that the line is now in a bright orange and white packaging, making it really stand out on shelves. Each of the packages has a silhouette of the food inside so you can…

Weight Loss on a Budget–Chat with Dr. James Anderson

I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions about losing weight. It’s too easy and too depressing to fall off the wagon and revert to your old habits. I do believe in making small changes every day that have a positive impact on your health and life as a whole. If you can maintain those small…

Dancinig Deer Delights

As someone who loves to bake, I’m not all that fond of pre-packaged baked goods. The cookies are always too crispy and the brownies too chewy. But one notable exception is Dancing Deer Baking Co., a local company, whose Molasses Clove Cookies are so chewy and flavorful that I have often selected them over a…