Blankid Buddy

I bought the Ladybug and Monkey for my niece (6 years old) and my nephew (8 years old). It was so cute, after I showed my niece how it worked she actually said it was 'magical'. I wasn't sure how my nephew would respond to the blankid buddy because he is a little older but he loved it! We left for vacation the next day and both of them were standing outside the hotel with their blankid buddies on their back. On the plane, the other kids traveling with us were jealous of their blanket and neck pillow and were trying to make a trade. Love it, love it, love it!


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BODY BY TYPE: Infomercial Review

The other day, I saw an infomercial for a new fitness program called “Body By Type.” I thought it was an interesting name. I'd heard of programs called “Body By. . .” and then someone's name before, but I wasn't quite sure what “Body By Type” meant. And then I saw that this was primarily a program that helps you get fit through running.

Running – body type. Hmmmm...To me, the “body type” most associated with running is the tall, lanky, thin person. For some reason, I just never think of a 300 pound man out there running a marathon. And that's when it hit me: Maybe that's exactly the body type that NEEDS to be running a marathon. Provided, that is, that he doesn't have a heart attack halfway through it.

Regardless, even though I don't quite get the name “Body By Type,” I have had a chance to look through it. I've also had a chance to talk to a former work associate who actually is using the program. And it seems like a really good way to get in shape. Most fitness programs today concentrate either on dieting or on weight lifting. So it's good to see one that takes a different approach—that of running. Running works because it raises your heart level enough to get your metabolism kicking into gear. That in turn causes your body to burn more calories. Body By Type is the best program I've seen for accomplishing this through running. And my friend who has tried the program agrees.

Honestly, I'll probably never be much of a runner (I'm closer to the 300 pound man I mentioned). But those who like running and who want to get in better shape will find few things that will help them as much, and that they will enjoy as much, as Body By Type.

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Ab Glider Infomercial

Have you seen the new AB Glider with Elizabeth Hasselbeck? What a great looking product for your Abs. It looks like it does a dual motion for your abs that would double your work out. Plus which means a double work out in burning calories. I hate doing any Ab workout on the floor, it hurts your back and your neck. The 180 degree rotation makes it track a smooth motion, and locks you into a vertical motion. The Ab Glider is incredibly strong and has a sturdy steel frame plus has a track that's built to last a lifetime. The Ab Glider combines with two motions: the Circular Burn and the Arc Crunch for a fast, fun workout of your ABS and entire core. You'll engage more muscle, plus get a better cardio workout. This machine look like the right one, good price and does the job we need for our Abs!

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RESTORZ IT: Infomercial Review

Three things I hate about the new infomercial for a product called Restorz It:

1) I hate the name. In fact, I hate ANY brand name that deliberately misspells a normal word just so they have a “cute” name. It's “doughnut,” damn it, not “donut!” And this should be called “Restores It.” Although—even that is not much of an improvement.

2) I hate the fact that the commercial is set in a junkyard. Yeah, I get the point: You can fix up even an old junker, with Restorz It, so that it looks brand new. But once your junkyard car looks good, what good is it going to be if you can't drive it out of the trash?

3) I hate the annoying announcer's voice. But then, I hate most infomercial announcers' voices.

Having said that, here are three things I LOVE about Restorz It itself:

1) This stuff really works! It's one of those rare products that does exactly what it's supposed to do, and in fact, does it better than I'd expected. Just spray some Restorz It onto your old junker and rub it in. Within minutes, you can restore the luster, look and shine that you probably thought was gone forever from the car.

2) In addition to bringing back the new look of your car, it also removes all surface contamination from the vehicle. That means that things which might in the future cause damage will be gone.

3) I love the price. At $19.95, this thing gives me back a like-new car for the cost of McDonalds for me, my wife and son.

So the commercial is bad; big deal! Restorz It itself is a great product that you'll be glad you bought.

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LIV LUMP DETECTION DEVICE: Infomercial Review

Generally speaking, infomercials are funny. Or I find much humor in them, anyway. Not so with this one. . . for the LIV Lump Detection Device is a serious spot about a serious device for a serious condition. I take cancer personally, having had my mother pass away because of another form of the disease (in her case, lung cancer).

The LIV is a lump detector that is heart-shaped and easy to use. It comes with an instructional DVD, just in case you can't figure it out on your own. That's not likely, though, because it's really a cinch to use, even for those not tech-savvy.

So what exactly does the LIV do? For those who know how to do a standard lump-check, it increases their hands' ability to detect changes within the breast. It does this by decreasing the amount of friction between the person's fingertips and the skin of her breast. No longer is detection of a lump guesswork. This makes it easy and accurate.

And that's important—because early detection of any kind of cancer is important to your chances of beating it. This might sound like a bizarre suggestion, but I think this makes an excellent gift, for birthdays and anniversaries. After all, it shows that you care about the person's health—and what could be more personal than that?

Since I became aware of the LIV, I've made all of my female relatives and friends aware of it. Several have taken me up on the suggestion. I'm glad—because nobody ever wants to lose someone they love to the killer called cancer.

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