Is a circular polarizer lens filter necessary for good photography?  Nope.  Is it a fun tool to have for those special moments when the opportunity arises?  You betcha!This was the second lens filter that I added to my collection for my Nikon D50 camera.  Definitely check the size of the lens you plan to put this filter on; they come in different sizes (mine was a 67mm to fi...

Since I bought this book for my 4 year old son a few months ago, I have been asked to read it to him countless times....so much so, that I could probably recite the entire book on demand at this point.  Still, my son seems to show no signs of getting tired of hearing the story of The Polar Express, which is very impressive to me, especially considering my son's short attention span.Thi...

I love fleece material and my youngest loves penguins - the combination of the two as a gift for Christmas meant both of us had a snugly throw to burrow under on Christmas day.  This particular blanket is extremely luxurious - it's polar fleece is very thick but very light weight so when you are covered with it you don't feel constricted or smothered.  It's one of the soft...

I purchased my second copy of The Polar Express last year. It is put out by Warner Brothers and avaible just about everywhere. My first copy was worn out form watching it so many times. I teach first grade and we always do a Polar Express unit for Christmas, including reading the book, earning tickets, ect, all leading up to the grande finale of watching Polar Express. The animated movies which...

I've owned a lot of cheap sunglasses over the years, because I used to think that aside from the frame and style, they were all pretty much the same.  I used to believe that, that is, until I tried out a pair of polarized sunglasses made by Bollé.  Looking through them, everything was so clear and any glare in the surrounding environment was completely eliminated.  I w...

What an adorable product! This Polar Bear Webkinz is a fantastic toy! Once you purchase the Webkinz, you can set up a free account on webkinz.com and actually play with a virtual version of your pet.  For example, we named our Polar Bear "Icy" and now, when we log into our account, we can play games with our polar bear! We can dress him in clothes that we buy, feed him food that ...

This little set is recommended for ages 6-24 months.  It comes with a ice cave with doors, polar bear, baby polar bear, penguin and an ice cube with a fish in it.  The big polar bear growls when his head is moved up.  The baby polar bear clicks when you turn his head around.  The penguin has a squeaker in it.It seemed like there was so much to do with this toy.  I ...

The Nintendo Ds is really fun. It brings gaming to a whole new level. If you are interested in getting one then you should get the Polar White version because fingerprints dont show like the other colors. One of the funnest games out for the DS right now is Animal Crossing: Wild World. The key to making this game so great is the wifi compatability. You can get on the internet and battle friends...

   This Polar Express book is a book that my son just adores. He loves the movie and loves books. After choosing it at the library week after week I decided to go ahead and splurge on it for christmas. The price was $18.95, pretty fair compared to other books, although I wish it were cheaper. It was on sale the week I bought it for 20% off but they often offer coupons and will take th...

My husband recently purchased a 77mm Circular Polarizer lens filter for his digital camera.  This is a PlatinumPlus by Sunpak product.  It is very compact, easy to carry in a camera case, and very functional.  With this lens filter, which is made of high-quality optical glass, you will get better photos.  It reduces reflections, intensifies the color in your photos, and deep...

As a keen runner I was thrilled to receive a Polar F11M Fitness Watch for Christmas, and had it not have been for the cold weather and excessive Christmas dinner I would I have gone running with it the following morning!  I was particularly pleased with receiving this product because I would have never purchased it due to the cost, and would have settled on a standard running watch for a f...

I am a runner and I find the only brand of heart rate monitors to use is the Polar.   I bought my first Polar about ten years ago and have been hooked ever since.  I love the new S120.  It is easy to read and easy to use.  It is a great inexpensive heart rate monitor for the beginner.  This heart rate monitor comes with a strap that can often be used without the wa...

Numerous studies are currently showing that ground water is now, in most areas, unsafe to drink from the tap.  Polar Water Cooler/Heater is the next best thing to water from the tap.  Individual water bottles can be a hassle and hazardous to the earth, hence, it is best to purchase a water cooler that can be used in place of the kitchen tap water system. Two years ago my husband ...

Well, I started working out in a gym a month ago. One of the things the trainers want, is for you to monitor your heart rate. I noticed otheres int he gym had these monitors to help with that.So, I did some research and picked one out I thought I could use, with ease. This is the one. This is so easy to set up, and use in the fors 20 minutes you open the package.It has a HUGE readout, yet the m...

This monitor does it all for you. It will conduct a fitness test and then make a personalized workout for you.  It will keep track of your heart rate, your heart rate zones, how long in each zone, average heart rate  and your calories burned.  It is capable of storing passed workout sessions for an easy comparison of your fitness endurance.Along with this monitor comes a mem...

These aviators look really nice, they completely transform a face or outfit making it look up to date stylish. I think they look especially good on people with bangs or a broad, spare face. My old pair of aviators were Ray Bans, which are A LOT more expensive. If you compared the two glasses together I doubt you would find a difference in style or quality. My sole complaint is that the ridge wh...

I have always had a "thing" for Oakleys.. they have a slick design sense on all their products that is a great combination of techno/punk and industrial no-nonsense. Even at a steep $150 for sunglasses, I am still a devoted Oakley consumer and this recent purchase further confirmed my belief in the brand.While I love the "A Wire" style, they just got a bit too masculine in t...

   The problem that I've found when taking water bottles with me when bike riding, or when I use to play tennis, etc., is that they didn't keep my drinks cold very long. Either the ice melted and I had warm water, or the ice melted and I had warm DILUTED Powerade. YUCK!   The 24 oz. insulated Polar bottle solves that problem. It is the standard shape/size, with a lay...

When I need a pair of cheap sunglasses with good UV protection and polarized lenses, I head to REI and pick up a pair of Chili's sunglasses.  The Orca was my latest purchase after I broke my previous pair of sunglasses (I often break things, which is why I look for less expensive brands).  One thing I like about Chili's is that they come in a variety of sizes, and they general...

A nice summer day…Walking down the street…A light breeze….Cool sunglasses with music….Yeah, that is what I envisioned for my son when I OK’d $30 plus shipping to an Ebay seller for what was described as “Polarized Sunglasses 1 GB Storage + MP3 Player.”The sunglasses themselves weren’t bad looking. I ordered them in black. The frames are a ligh...