My oldest son is really into astronomy and spotted this telescope at our local "over stock" store the Value Giant.  The was really eying it and made it very clear that it would be really cool to have.  I decided to go back a few days later and see if they still had it and by golly they did.  I was really lucky because it was the last one!  It was extremely reasonab...

This is the 1533, a Lifetime 44" portable basketball system. This system was purchased for my 8 year old son, an aspiring basketball star, it was number one on his Christmas wish list and it was definitely a worthwhile purchase. It has a high impact  44" backboard, it also has two wheels on the base so it is easily portable even for my younger son. I was surprised and please...

Winter was really beginning to take a toll on me and my son.  My mom suggested we go to the local Rainbow showroom and play on the swingsets.  My son enjoyed playing on all the different swingsets and my mom and I enjoyed browsing.  We quickly fell in love with the quality of the Rainbow play systems.   However, they are a bit out my price range.  The play systems ...

 Last months ,when we were on our monthly grocery shopping spree, I was also looking for a nice gas lighter  So when I spotted a gas lighter from Tescoma I liked it so much that I decided to purchase it. I don’t know why  I liked it instantly ,maybe it’s the packing that attracted me so much and allure me to buy it  .  It was in a very nice plastic case...

I bought this Zebra stainless steel water container for my daughter two (2) years ago. She practically spent 7 to 8 hours in school including her travel time back and forth. I preferred a water container for her that can hold the coldness of her water for several hours. Ordinary students' water containers or tumblers usually do not keep the water for long so I decided to check the home and ...

My son decided he wanted to play basketball this year.   Why, I'm not sure.  But it quickly became apparent that we desperately needed a goal for him to practice with at home.  So, off we went to Walmart.  They had quite a few to choose from but I wanted one that could be moved.  So this is the one we chose.The pole is mounted on a big black plastic box that yo...

I purchased the Rayovac High Beam K2 Headlight for my fiance for Christmas 2007. He is always asking me to hold the flashlight for his projects, which is not a problem, but I could not seem to hold the light where he wanted it! So shopping at Costco I stumbled across this handy flashlight for only $9.99, so I thought, "Why not"! When he opened the gift he seemed interested in it ...

The AC & DC power  generator  and built in battery jumper is something we all should have. The unit is great for the things we need to have power for, when the electricity is out, or everyday usuage.  Whether you use it  for your car, truck,boat or house(120 VAC), use  with safety.  The unit is sleek and the design makes it fit almost anywhere.  ...

I bought this Camelbak Hydrapak for our upcoming trip to Disney World.  Walking around the parks all day can get tiring and hot and can make you very thirsty, but as anyone who has ever gone to a theme park, especially Disney World, getting drinks, even water can get very expensive.  Also, it is good to have some sort of backpack or storage to carry around other things you might need ...

Rio Beach hit the mark when they crafted this beach umbrella. It provides 100% UV protection. It has adjustable height. It has adjustable tilt.We have owned several beach umbrellas. I can tell you the Rio Beach Umbrella is the best so far. The umbrella printed material is fade resistant and is backed by a thick vinyl material that really blocks the sunrays--provided you stay under its shade. Th...

My husband and I are a big fan of out doors. Every time that we planned an out door activity we needed equipment that could run on a car battery. Instead of buying separate equipment for home and out doors we used to rent it. In order to get rid of this continuous issue we purchased an electric generator. Now we simply take any home appliance that we require and need not worry about the power i...

The Gamo PT 80 is a pellet gun made for serious shooters. It uses a revolver reloading mechanism which holds eight pellets at once. The gun is powered by CO2 and shoots pellets at over 400 feet per second. Multiple shots are doable and the gun claims to be able to shoot all eight pellets in just over two seconds. The quality of the gun is evident because of its heavy feel and solid materials. W...

  If you have a patio or trailer awning that flaps with the slightest breeze or has been damaged due to the wind, then you need to check into the Awning De-Flapper Max.  This handy little item will protect and add years of life to your awning.  I have nothing but good things to say about it.The De-Flapper Max is a much improved version of the original which was very narrow and to...

What is it about fires that make you feel so relaxed? Sitting around a fire just makes you feel all snuggly.  After spending some time in a friend's backyard, we realized that we needed to get one of those nifty fire bowls. It's so nice to sit around a cozy fire on a cool, clear evening. We went looking for the perfect fire bowl. We wanted something sturdy, something that would loo...

The multi-purpose seat can be used for sports,camping,picnics,going to the beach, and many other events. Any place you need a light portable padded seat with great back support.  It is very compact and light to carry.  It has an outside pouch for storage, and is made of very durable material. A comfortable seat for sitting on the beach ,to sitting on hard bleachers at the many sp...

The InsulMat Max is the lightest thickest mattress I've ever seen. Weighing just 22 oz, and being 2.5" thick is quite an accomplishment. This replaced my old Thermarest 2" pad, and is thicker and lighter! It does loose the ability to self-inflate though, and being so thick, it does take quite a few breathes to inflate, however, unlike previous non-self-inflating air mattresses, it...

Ski bones keep your skis together.  You can carry the pair with one hand!   Ski bones are made of pliable plastic, and come in several sizes for different widths of skis.  You need two bones for each pair of skis.  One holds the tips together, and the other holds the tails.  You simply bend the hook on each side slightly and seat it on the edge of the ski, then mat...

I used to be one of those lazy people who didn't want to go to the garage and get a new water bottle when I finished with a bottle so I reused the bottle for a week and threw it away. That was a bad idea. Plastic bottles can leak harmful chemicals into your bottle and make the water taste like plastic as well as harm your body. So after weeks of researching, I settled on the Klean Kanteen b...

  My mom gave me a bunch of outdoor stuff for this summer.  The best item was the penguin 6 can expandable cooler.  It can hold a couple of snacks and sandwiches and up to 6 beverages.  The top part is insulated and unzips for your drinks.  If you can't fit them all in that space there is a second zipper that when unzipped raises the top beverage compartment a ...

I had bought some fireworks for this past fourth of July and I do not like using matches when lighting fireworks. That's a little too close to the fuse for me. I went to the camping section at Walmart looking for some torches that would make it easier and safer. I found the Ozark Trail Wind Resistant Torch for $3.99. I liked the wind resistant feature on the label because where I was going ...