Low on Air? Gimmees Has Gauges!

This past weekend brought a strong winter storm across the northeastern US. Only problem was no one bothered to inform Mother Nature that she was off by more than a month in terms of snow, freezing rain, and ice. Heck, Mom Nature, it was the weekend BEFORE Halloween! A few days before howling winds and ice hit the East Coast friends of mine in Colorado informed us that they were expecting close to a foot of snow. And that, folks, is why I don’t live in beautiful, pristine Colorado! While I love snow, I’d like it when it’s expected – in January. Anyway, I don’t want you to be left out in the cold. In the past, I’ve experienced low tire pressure because of the sudden dip in temperatures in the fall months. Keep this tire air gauge with air release button in your car and you’ll never again worry that your tires are low on air. If one of the tires doesn’t seem like it is holding air properly, all you have to do is take out your gauge and check it. Low on air? Just head to your local service station and fill it back up.

A Blue Ribbon Award Winner

Every September, at the start of the school year, my twins begin their ritual of competition. No, it’s not to see who can solve the most math facts correctly or read the most chapter books and then lord it over his brother. My kids have their priorities in order. They get that competitive edge to see which one of them will be named Student of the Month for his class first. It’s a fight to the finish every single month and when one twin gets it and his brother doesn’t, you can imagine the chaos that goes on in our house. I use the old “Great job, honey” to the winner and “You’ll get it next month. There are plenty of months left in the school year” to the loser. This year, we didn’t need to wait long. Both boys came home on the final day of September beaming and holding his custom imprinted ribbon 2” x 8” with “Student of the Month” prominently displayed. YAY! We have two kids to celebrate in one month, and no fighting. However, I wonder. Does this give them leverage to have a free pass at misbehaving for the next 8 months of the school year?

Make No Mistake.... When You Use Gimmees' Erasers

If you have people in your household that are anything like those in mine, you can appreciate the term “comedy of errors.” You might also be able to better understand the kiddie concept of “do-overs.” We’re a family of four in our house, but we are very much prone to making mistakes and committing errors. But those mistakes of ours aren’t life or death in nature. We just have to do a lot of erasing around the kitchen table. From math homework and alphabetical order of the week’s spelling words to deleting items off the grocery store list and not getting the answer to fit correctly into the crossword puzzle, I’ve learned to really respect the lowly eraser. Believe me, I’ve
become a big fan! One of us is always in dire need of an eraser for corrective purposes. Plus, the eraser is so inexpensive when it comes to promotional desk and office supplies, that it pays to keep not one, but several, around the house. And that’s why do-overs really aren’t so difficult. A few sweeps with the eraser and it’s like that mistake never even existed.

The Rule Is You Must Have this Ruler

If there is one cool school must-have it’s the stencil ruler. My kids love this thing! First of all, it helps them with measurements when they have math homework. It’s a small enough ruler that it fits in any drawer, backpack, or in the bin where I keep pens, pencils, and a pair of scissors. Plus, it helps the kids to be a bit creative when the write their letters and numbers. I even let them use the number stencils for their math assignments. It makes doing homework that much easier, more fun, and with less complaining and whining. The stencil ruler is a great giveaway for schools or any organization that caters to children but adults will enjoy this product, too. Every now and then, I do have to draw a straight line and this ruler is always the first thing that I grab. So, if you’re an engineer or do crafts or are just a simple mother like me, you’ll like having this stencil ruler in your desk drawer, too.

Travel Light and Smell Nice with Gimmees!

An experienced traveler knows how to pack properly. There are a few key details to remember when packing to go on a trip: pack light with less clothing than you think you’ll need; bring along mini bottles of detergent to wash the basics like underwear and socks; limit the pairs of shoes you bring; and use travel-sized health and beauty aids. Personally, I’m not an experienced traveler. I don’t know how to pack properly. I’m not one to bring just two pairs of shoes along on an excursion. As for the travel size items for shampoo, body lotion, and the like, I am onboard with those things. I know the Transportation Security Administration has all different rules and regulations in place – no big bottles of liquid are going in my bag, that’s for sure! And to make my trips easy and convenient, and my bags less bulky, I opt for the travel bath and shower gel kit that Gimmees offers. It’s a small set that fits perfectly into my carry-on bag and the fragrances are light and enjoyable so I’m always fresh and clean whether I’m climbing the Great Wall of China or kicking back on a lounge chair in the Bahamas. Now, if only Gimmees could do something about those 17 pairs of shoes I plan to bring on the next trip….