I have searched and searched for the right exercise program geared towards people who have limited mobility.  I have gotten many exercises from physical theorists, but they always seemed to be lacking. Most of the time, I felt like I was being challenged to the point of exhaustion, or the exercises were too light not giving me enough challenge.  Finding the exercise instruction which ...

When I purchased my Olympus E-3 SLR camera, I also purchased some instructional DVDs to help me get used to the different features of the camera.  Elite Video has a website that offers instructional DVDs for different cameras, and they are a great asset in helping you get familiar with a new piece of equipment.My instructional DVDs (a set of two) are titled Olympus E-3 Made Easy 1 & 2,...

"I couldn't draw a straight line if I tried!"  I hear this often from those who have seen my graphite/pencil crayon work in particular, and I'm reminded of what the author of So You Thought You Couldn't Draw, Sandra McFall Angelo states on the front of her book.  She has heard many people lament that they were born with "two left hands" and that they ha...

I used to be a ballet dancer, so I've always looked for workouts that mimiced what I used to do as part of my training. When I saw the infomercial for fluidity, I knew that it would be a great workout for me. It has a lot of the same exercizes that I did as a dancer, so I ordered it right away. First off, the bar is sturdy and well made, and supports my body weight well. The DVDs are easy t...

Although this DVD is entitled "Introduction to Automotive Airbrushing"  in my opinion anyone who has any interest in airbrushing would find this an excellent investment.   I wasn't certain what to expect from it but as my airbrushing requirements include working on some very expensive custom painted parts, many of which are the pride and joy of very hard core motorbike e...

Written by one of the best golf instructors to walk the face of this planet, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book did for me what hundreds of hours of one-on-one golf instruction could never do.  He took everything that he learned from his decades of instructing players, from amateurs to professionals, and worded it in a way that even the earliest beginner can understand, but without soundi...

Moss Gardening, Including Lichens, Liverworts, and other Miniatures by George Schenk, c 1997, 261 pagesA lifetime of following mosses around the globe is shared in this book filled with glossy full color pictures. It has won the American Horticultural Society Book Award, and it’s easy to see why.  This is not a field guide, although it could certainly serve as a companion book to hel...

This Kodak Digital Photo Frame was a Christmas gift for my grandparents. We wanted to upload photos onto the frame before giving it to them, so we installed the software on my computer and thought this would be pretty simple.  Well, we were proven horribly wrong!  Although the instruction book may have many different languages, it does very little for actually helping you to understan...

Hi all. I guess you could say this is chapter two. I shared recently that I got a diagonisis of Asperger's Syndrome for my son, Usually this comes with companion disorders. Well his companion disorder is sensory sensitivities and food allergies. This means his eyes and ears are super sensitive and he has issues with loud noises'bright lights,and the feel of certain things...

After trying several bug sprays over the years I now only buy Raid ® Ant & Roach Killer spray for indoor use.   Raid ® Ant & Roach Killer states that it kills on contact and that is true for ants.  The big tree roaches continue on for about a foot before the spray takes affect.  The residual action claim is correct also.  This spray is not...

I have recently started producing videos for a website and after trying several free trials I have found that I love using Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Initially, it was very confusing but now it is relatively simple to produce a video file that can be uploaded to a website or downloaded to a DVD. I am using Sony Vegas Movie Studio 6.0. While there are more current versions, I have found I have bee...

Now that I have your attention with the cover of the magazine, let me tell you why I love this magazine.This is a magazine that my wife subcribes to.  I picked it up the other day and looked through the pages.  I was really impressed with the contents.  Not only is it a magazine about fitness, but it has many intersting articles inside on various topics.  It has weight ...

As a personal trainer, I found it hard to get my point across to people sometimes. I would try and explain how to do an exercise, or it for them, and even help move them through the motion. Sometimes a client just wouldn't get it. And sometimes it's easier for me to know what a certain exercise is doing for the body, but it's hard for me to explain it in terms everyone can understan...

I was not a stranger to pilates when I picked up my DVD of Pick Your Level Weight Loss Pilates.  I had learned pilates during my college days, and found it really effective at toning and making me feel great.  Now, as a newly-wed, I had found that the pounds were catching up to me again, and decided it was time to find a good pilates video. I am very impressed with this particula...

I bought Slim in 6 after a friend of mine literally lost 100 pounds using this instructional system consistentenly. I figured well she did, I can do it! In the Slim in 6 total package you receive: 1.) Three easy to follow workouts: Start It Up! Ramp It Up! Burn It Up! 2.) Awesome tools to track your progress: A guidebook about the program, step-by-step nutrition guide, motivational calende...

This review is about my favorite magazine, Scrapbooks Etc. It has a printing of 8 issues a year at a cover price of $5.99 per issue or you can get a subscription for $19.97. I purchased many scrapbook magazines before I purchased subscription for one. This was my favorite because it is printed by Better Homes and Gardens and not by one of the companies that produces scrapbook products...

I tend to devour books by authors whom I respect and the Lee Hammond selection of Art instruction books are no exception.  I contacted Ms. Hammond some time ago when I first learned of her technique for Art instruction and discovered that she had several books on the market and I wanted all of them!  As brazen as I can be at times, I sent off an email to her through her site and inqui...

The Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book was my first and still my favorite of all my cook books over the years.I bet most people have seen the familiar red and white checked cover of this book. It has been a kitchen staple of many homes for what seems like forever. They update it and come out with a new version every few years and there is even a pink covered edition of it to support breast ...

I have a thing for dragons!  I once purchased a $25 calendar simply because it was filled with dragon images.  As a functional calendar it never even saw the wall, but as a reference for honing my drawing skills it was well used.While at one of my favorite stores a few weeks ago I came across a treasure and without hesitating I snatched up the book from the shelf and scurried to the c...

I'm a jewelry designer in my spare time :) and to feed my habit I usually stop by Chapters Book store every week and take a look at what's new in the Beading and jewelry design world.  One of the magazines that I pick up quite often is the Bead & Button magazine.This is a thick, content rich 130 page plus magazine and although it has its fair share of advertisements, they are r...