Everyone Needs a Little Cushioning

The last thing you need after a long baseball game – besides a long walk to the car without a cold bottle of water – is a sore behind. Now, hear me out. I know what I’m talking about. I’ve sat through many a minor league ballgame or my son’s Little League game sitting on hard, unforgiving metal bleachers. And while I love to cheer for my kiddo’s team, I don’t at all like the stiff backbone and bruised rear end that comes along with it after about two and half hours. I don’t want you to suffer this fate, so I’m pointing out the importance of having a stadium cushion in your repertoire of necessary game goods. It’s slim, easy to carry, and fits neatly in the trunk of your car or even under the passenger seat. Want a cushion that folds up nicely? Then, let me show you another example – our wrap it up seat cushion. And these are just two that are in our collection. Keep in mind that you might have to suffer through endless scoreless innings, but your butt and your back will be in fine shape, which will make you much happier as you navigate through that line of traffic out of the parking lot.

Hot Fun in the Summertime

If there is one thing that I have learned, you can’t just jump in your car and drive to the beach without a little bit of prep work involved. What will you sit on? Did you remember the sunscreen? Have you got something to drink? While you might need to prepare for a beach trip, Gimmees is comprised of people who love the sun and sand as much as the rest of us, and they have all the necessary (and critical!) items to make your day by the waves fun and sunburn-free. Here’s what they got for you:

• Straw beach mat – so that you can spread out and catch the rays.
• 2 oz. SPF 30 sunscreen spray – to keep your epidermis from getting red and burnt.
• Sunglasses – this style will make you happy to protect your eyes from the harsh light.
• 12 oz. bottle of natural spring water – stay refreshed even in the heat.
• Day trip beach bag – for all of your goods to stay safely in one place.
• Sun walker sandals – avoid burning the bottoms of your tootsies with these.
• 12” beach ball – do we really need to explain?

Bye-bye Booboos

Summer is the time for fun outside, spending lazy days by the pool, riding bikes, and playing pickup games of baseball. It’s the season for picking fresh produce at local farms, gathering fireflies in glass jars, and roller skating outside on the pavement. But when the mosquitoes bite, that glass jar shatters, and your kid skins his knee after a fall from his bike or topples over from a roller skating stunt, you better be prepared for battle. Make sure you have an outdoor first aid kit handy for those bug bites, scrapes, bruises, and minor cuts. Another good product to have on hand is the sports injury first aid kit which contains a cold pack for bumps and swelling, along with other must-haves like bandages and antiseptic towelettes to take care of those minor injuries that bleed. I recommend that you keep one of these kits in your tote bag, another in your car’s glove compartment, and one in each of your medicine cabinets. I keep a first aid kit in my kitchen, too. It’s easier for me to grab when a little one falls on the pavement outside then to have to bolt upstairs and look for one in the medicine cabinet. I can bandage up the booboo and the kids are back to playing in no time.

Thirst No More for the Truth -- Drink Mix Is What You Need

Do you drink eight glasses of water daily? I sure don’t, which probably explains why I often feel sluggish and sleepy. Not to mention the headaches that come on suddenly. My husband swears it’s because I don’t drink enough water. I like water, but it bores me after a little while. Sometimes I’ll add sliced fresh lemon or lime to my glass but even that gets a bit passé after a few glasses. I know I need to sip more, but I hate to drink my calories – unless it’s a margarita, which is another story entirely – and that’s why I need to share this great tidbit with you: ToGo sugar free drink mix. It comes in three yummy flavors: iced tea, fruit punch, and lemonade. It’s portable, meaning you can stash it in your purse, gym bag, glove compartment or pocket, and add it to a 16 ounce glass or bottle of water. You can add your corporate name, identity, and Web address, too. Might I also make another recommendation? Pair this drink mix with the 16.9 ounce bottled natural spring water with sports cap and you will have a winning combination that fights thirst and keeps the rest of us hydrated.