September 14th, 2010 — Musical Instruments Tagged B0002E59U0, Get the Hohner 1896/20 Marine Band Harmonica, Hohner 1896/20 Marine Band Harmonica, Key of E Low pitch, Key of E Low pitch here!, Low and High Pitches, Musical Instruments
Hohner 1896/20 Marine Band Harmonica, Low and High Pitches, Key of E Low pitch
ASIN: B0002E59U0
List Price: $47.00
Our Price: $31.99
Internationally recognized by performers for its beauty and simplicity, the Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica features finely chromeplated heavy convex covers and a distinctive pearwood comb, packaged in a plastic hinged case with U.S. Marine Band photo.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #51375 in Musical Instruments
- Brand: Hohner
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- Low pitches: key of E, Eb, F, F#, and D
- High pitches: key of G and Eb
September 12th, 2010 — Kitchen And Housewares Tagged B00012CNYI, Buy Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet Tea of Courage Canister At Amazon!, Kitchen And Housewares, Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet Tea of Courage Canister
Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet Tea of Courage Canister
ASIN: B00012CNYI
List Price: —-
Our Price: Price Too Low To Display!
Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet Tea of Courage Canister
- Amazon Sales Rank: #222437 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Pfaltzgraff
- Model: 370-498-00
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00″ h x 8.50″ w x 11.00″ l, 4.40 pounds
Features
- 2-quart coffee and tea canister with lid
- Durable glazed stoneware
- Bright blue with mustard gold accents; coordinates with the Pistoulet collection
- Dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe
- 3-year warranty
Tea of ‘Cowage’ Cannister
The cannister says ‘Tea Of Cowage’, NOT Tea of Courage.
I sent one back and the next one said the same, so I sent that one back too for a refund. Thankfully, Amazon
has wonderful return policies.
Check out the ‘customer image’ I uploaded to this page above.
Amazingly poor Product Quality Control on Pfaltzgraf’s part. Too bad, because it’s otherwise a very nice tea cannister, albeit pricey..
One mans COWAGE is another womans COURAGE!
This is a beautiful piece and the picture they show IS NOT the way it looks. The picture Mark provided is absolutely correct, but before I saw that picture I didn’t SEE it that way, Maybe because I write similar to the way it is wriiten on the canister I didn’t think anything of it. I like it and it just makes it one of a kind for sure.
Tea of “Cowage”
We read the reviews about the script looking like “cowage” not “courage” and bought this anyway. It is kind of a funny conversation piece. Really, it was the canister that best met our needs for tea storage, and went with our decor. We sort of turn the “cowage” script away from the front and it’s fine. Overall, it’s nice-looking. The lid has a gasket that keeps it well-seated so the tea stays fresh. We also store coffee pods in there.
September 12th, 2010 — Health And Personal Care Tagged B002YJ00S2, Buy Rocket Vibe At Amazon!, Health And Personal Care, Rocket Vibe
Rocket Vibe
ASIN: B002YJ00S2
List Price: —-
Our Price: $2.95!!!!
To relieve all your stress and tension the rocket vibe comes to your rescue. A very simple but effective massager uses 1 AA battery . So affordable its disposable. Grab a bunch and just dispose when needed.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #290 in Health and Beauty
- Brand: Rocket Vibe
Features
- Discreet Massager
- 4 Attachments
- Strong Vibrations
- Relaxing
- Colors may vary
Good Vibe’s
Received Rocket and it was just as described. Only has one speed but it does the job!
Nice massager
This little guy is a great deal for the money. Its like a disposable vibe. I like the different tops to get new sensations.
September 12th, 2010 — Baby Tagged B0026FBPCE, Baby, Britax Marathon Click And Safe Convertible Car Seat - Matrix, Buy Britax Marathon Click And Safe Convertible Car Seat - Matrix At Amazon!
Britax Marathon Click And Safe Convertible Car Seat – Matrix
ASIN: B0026FBPCE
List Price: —-
Our Price: $299.99
Britax Marathon CS Convertible Car SeatThe Marathon CS Convertible Car Seat includes all the great safety features of the Marathon with the added Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator. This is an audible aide helps determine when the harness is snugly secure. The convertible car seat features side impact protection that distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck, and body. The Marathon CS is used rear-facing from 5-35 lbs. and forward-facing from 1 ye
- Amazon Sales Rank: #20650 in Baby Product
- Color: Matrix
- Brand: Britax USA
- Model: E9L98Z2
- Released on: 2009-07-06
- Dimensions: 27.50″ h x 19.50″ w x 25.50″ l, 16.00 pounds
Features
- Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
- Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head and body
- Click & Safe harness adjuster “clicks” when the harness straps are snug as an audible aide to help determine when the harness is snugly secure
- Higher forward facing seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds
- Tangle-free; five-point harness with four harness heights for a snug and secure fit
Safe & Comfortable at a premium
The Britax Marathon CS is an upgraded version of the regular Marathon. The only difference is the CS, Click & Safe Harness Adjuster, which tries to notify you of the proper “snugness” of the harness with audible clicks. What most Amazon readers probably want to know is, is this car seat worth the premium and how is it different from the other Britax models? Hopefully this review will help you make the best decision for you, but I cannot provide a definitive answer to the question of whether it is worth the premium. It is to my family.
My Configuration:
2000 Jetta 4DR
Forward Facing
LATCH Install
PROS:
- First and foremost, highly rated crash protection (Very Good by Consumer Reports)
- Side Impact Protection
- Fantastic weight range (5-35lbs rear facing) (20-65 forward facing)
- Comfortable cover with shoulder and belly pads
- Push-button LATCH connectors
- Versa-tether allows tethering even if your vehicle does not have built-in tether anchors
- Simple install
- Fits smaller vehicles better than other Britax models
- Easy to recline
- Expires 6 years after manufacturing date
- Britax website provides manuals and video installation guides
CONS:
- Expensive, expensive, expensive
- Harness adjustment requires rethreading
- No ball/bubble recline level indicator
- Click & Safe system marginally useful
- Serial number difficult to locate
The Marathon is one of 4 high-capacity convertible car seats that Britax currently sells. The others are the Britax Decathlon, Britax Boulevard, and Britax Advocate CS. The Marathon and Boulevard are also sold with CS (Click & Safe). From what I can tell, the Marathon and the Decathlon have smaller bases for installation in smaller vehicles. The Decathlon has an infant body pillow and multiple buckle positions, but otherwise, it is similar to the Marathon, including height and weight ratings. The Boulevard and Advocate CS are very large yet still have the same child size ratings, but incorporate what they call True Side Impact Protection. The Advocate is their most advanced, and expensive convertible, because it adds Side Impact Cushion Technology.
The Marathon CS is one of three Britax car seats that we actually own. We started with a Boulevard 2 years ago and recently got an Advocate CS and the Marathon CS. We installed the Marathon CS in our Jetta in a forward facing position for our toddler. The Marathon is smaller than the Boulevard and Advocate and it actually fit our Jetta quite well. It wasn’t so tall as to block our rear view at all and the front seat could still be far back enough to be comfortable for adult passengers to ride in. The smaller size was the main reason we decided on the Marathon for our toddler. If we had more room, we probably would have gotten the Boulevard or Advocate, which are both in our larger, Toyota 4Runner.
The LATCH installation took me 5 minutes, no lie. I have some experience installing car seats and I watched the installation video and read the manual before installing so that may have sped up my install time. I recommend that new owners do the same. The push-button LATCH connectors are so easy to hook on and tighten that it was almost too easy and I got paranoid. I took the seat to our local police station for a car seat check and they gave it their blessing.
Our toddler really likes the Marathon and sits comfortably in the seat. The shoulder and belly pads help make it more comfortable. However, the police officer recommended that we remove them because they can hinder getting the correct harness tightness. The Click & Safe system is supposed to help alert you when the correct snugness has been reached, but from my experience, it’s not really that useful.
The service life for Britax car seats are 6 years from the manufacturing date. I had to look this up on their website, which has a lot of useful information including installation videos and user guides. It would be nice to have the expiration date located right on the serial number sticker. Until recently, I wasn’t aware that car seats even had an expiration date. The serial number can be hard to find on the car seat itself so be sure to make a copy of your registration card, which has all of the information on it.
For me, there are only two drawbacks to the Marathon. The first is that in order to adjust the harness height, you have to rethread it. This means that if you have it forward facing, you have to remove the seat to do it. The second, is the price. We could have easily bought two of the Consumer Reports Best Buy recommended Evenflo models for the price of one Marathon CS. We decided on the Britax anyways because of the number of safety features available along with our previous experience with Britax. The fact that the car seat technicians at the police station and AAA both said that they chose Britax car seats for their children, only reinforced our decision.
We are very happy with the Marathon CS. We feel confident that our toddler will be safe and comfortable in the Marathon and that it will easily last the full 6 years of service life. It is not the best value out there for sure, but that wasn’t our number one priority. I can only justify the cost for ourselves and I certainly would not fault anyone for going with better value alternatives.
Versatile and (Generally) Easy to Use, but Most of All – Secure
The Britax Marathon convertible car seat is definitely pricey, but it makes good on that investment by its versatility. It can handle not only smaller kids in a rear-facing installation, but also larger kids if it’s place forward-facing – up to 49 inches and/or 65 pounds. That’s considerably longer use than most convertible seats allow. However, in order to do so, the Marathon needs to be taller than other convertible seats – this is a very large unit and may not fit well in smaller cars.
INSTALLATION
The Marathon is equipped to be tethered via either the LATCH system or else standard seat belts. LATCH installation was extremely simple, as it is with just about every other car seat. However, if your car is older and doesn’t have LATCH hooks, then seat belts are you only option and in most cars this is a dreaded exercise in pushing and tugging to get the seat sufficiently tightened down. The Marathon was a pleasant surprise – I was able to get it installed forward-facing with a lap-and-shoulder belt with much less effort and frustration than any other car seat I’ve ever used before. The anchoring points on the seat itself are visibly strong – iron bars that the seat belt easily loops through. Other seats make it difficult to see/feel if the belt is threaded correctly and not twisted, but this is easy with the Marathon.
For additional security, I also used the Versa-Tether strap that connects the top of the seat to an anchor in your car’s back deck or your SUV’s cargo area. This was also easy to install and once I’d pulled it tight, the seat was absolutely rock-solid. Installed this way, the Marathon had much less wiggle than any other car seat I’ve owned.
USAGE
The Marathon touts its “Click and Safe” system for tightening the harness once your little one it seated. However, I found this to be a detractor for a couple of reasons. First, you tighten the harness by pulling downward on a strap that dangles from the front of the seat. You must pull it straight down/forward, which can be difficult to do since you’re reaching into the car from the side, especially in a car that’s low to the ground. I prefer the design of other car seats that puts the tightening mechanism on the side via a knob. Also, it claims that the harness is sufficiently tight once you hear a click, but I wasn’t convinced – the straps always seem to have a little too much slack after the first click, so I end up fiddling around with them for a while until it passes the test. This can often lead to a fussy passenger. Loosening the harness, on the other hand, is very quick and easy.
Also, every kid will be different, but my two-year-old complains (sometimes pretty forcefully) when being buckled in to the Marathon. I think that it has a wider buckle in the crotch than our old car seat did and that must be uncomfortable. However, after he’s in for a few minutes, he never fails to tell me that he likes the new seat, especially the neck protectors that keep the harness straps from digging in.
MAINTENANCE
I really appreciate the open-back design of the Marathon, not only for the ease of installation described above, but also because it makes it easy to adjust the height of the harness and remove the cover for washing. Other car seats often conceal the back within a clamshell which then requires tools to remove anytime any such adjust or maintenance needs to be done.
SUMMARY
The Marathon is not perfect, but close. It’s also pricey, but a worthwhile investment given how long it can be used. I highly recommend it as a consideration when you’re shopping for a convertible car seat, especially if you have a roomy back seat and a higher-sitting vehicle.
great car seat.. comfortable, well made.
The Britax Marathon is a larger car seat that supports from a five pound infant (rear facing) up to a 65 pound child (forward facing). The seat is very comfortable for our 13 month baby–judging by the long naps she takes in it. The seat has well-labeled, heavy clamps for securing seatbelt straps. There are multiple ways of anchoring the seat, which can be confusing, but the helpful decals and attached manual (it stores under seat cover) help you figure it out. For cars with car seat anchor bars, there are easy latches with buttons that make installation very easy.
The seat is pretty large and deep. The bucket shape is apparently designed for side impact protection. Overall, this is a very nicely designed and built carseat.
Pros:
- Quality, furniture-grade fabric/upholstery.
- Accommodates from small infant to larger children.
- Plenty of anchoring options which are well-explained.
- Very comfortable.
- Energy absorbing features such as tether which gives under stress and impact foam.
Cons:
- One size fits all approach: you can use this seat for a longer amount of time, but it takes up more space in your car. The height makes it a little harder to put a child in compared to our Britax roundabout (rear facing mode).
One final comment about the new click & safe feature. We didn’t really understand it. We listened for a click when tightening straps but didn’t hear one. This doesn’t distract from what is an excellent product in our opinion.
September 11th, 2010 — Electronics Tagged B000AM8RQM, Buy Sony PSP Car Charger At Amazon!, Electronics, Sony PSP Car Charger
Sony PSP Car Charger
ASIN: B000AM8RQM
List Price: $15.60
Our Price: $1.69
This Sony PSP car charger plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car. It supplies your Sony PSP with power and also charges the battery at the same time. Stuck in traffic? Sony PSP battery running low? No problem. Charge your Sony PSP while you’re on the move using the power from your car. Whether you forgot to plug in at home or just want to conserve battery power when you’re working from the road, this charger makes sure your Sony PSP device always has as much energy as you do.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5321 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Sony
- Platform: Sony PSP
Features
- Plugs into cigarette lighter port to power your Sony PSP.
- Cable retains its original shape after extended periods of use.
It works!
My package arrived in 4 days of placing my order. Took it out, tried it in the car and it works good. The red light comes out while it plugged in and it charges my psp. It very light too. So far, no complaints.
September 9th, 2010 — Office Products Tagged B0002GRQSQ, Buy Panasonic KX BP065 - whiteboard stand KX-BP065 At Amazon!, Office Products, Panasonic KX BP065 - whiteboard stand KX-BP065
Panasonic KX BP065 – whiteboard stand KX-BP065
ASIN: B0002GRQSQ
List Price: $400.71
Our Price: $182.99
Panasonic’s vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model: KX-BP065
- Format: CD
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 3.50″ h x 10.00″ w x 66.75″ l, 33.00 pounds
Features
September 9th, 2010 — Home And Garden Tagged A64DSTLPGY 39" Cast-Iron Dual Fuel Range with Manual Clean 6 Sealed Burners and Four Electric, B002YG729U, Buy A64DSTLPGY 39" Cast-Iron Dual Fuel Range with Manual Clean 6 Sealed Burners and Four Electric At Amazon!, Home And Garden
September 9th, 2010 — Jewelry Tagged 2.00 Carat Genuine Ruby and Tanzanite Pendant, B002VRJJOS, Buy 2.00 Carat Genuine Ruby and Tanzanite Pendant At Amazon!, Jewelry
2.00 Carat Genuine Ruby and Tanzanite Pendant
ASIN: B002VRJJOS
List Price: $89.99
Our Price: $39.99
Let your heart induced with this captivating pendant! Crafted in .925 sterling silver with rhodium finish, this pendant features genuine ruby ovals and tanzanite rounds with a total stone weight of 2.00 carats.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #54485 in Jewelry
- Brand: JewelzDirect
September 9th, 2010 — Health And Personal Care Tagged B00021D33S, Buy Mustela Baby Hydra Bebe Face At Amazon!, Health And Personal Care, Mustela Baby Hydra Bebe Face
Mustela Baby Hydra Bebe Face
ASIN: B00021D33S
List Price: —-
Our Price: $10.51!!!!
Provides long-lasting hydration with a combination of sweet almond oil and jojoba oil
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7205 in Baby Product
- Brand: Mustela
- Dimensions: .8 pounds
Features
- Provides long-lasting hydration with a combination of sweet almond oil and jojoba oil.
- Effectively restores the hydrolipidic film.
- Softens skin with its formulation containing shea butter, and leaves skin supple and silky-smooth.
- Fine and light texture. Easy to apply.
- Hypoallergenic – specially formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
My favorite!!!
This is my babys favorite moisturizer, my pedetrician recommend it to me and i love it, smells great too on my son skin!
great product
great product, but the pediatrician ultimately ended up suggesting cetaphil for my infant’s dry/reddened winter skin.
Love Hydra-Bebe
This is such a great lotion. My son is a little over a year and has not had dry skin since we began using it.
September 9th, 2010 — Baby Tagged B001GQ2P96, Baby, Buy Graco Modern Pack 'n Play Playard with Bassinet And Changer, Graco Modern Pack 'n Play Playard with Bassinet And Changer, Zurich, Zurich At Amazon!
Graco Modern Pack ‘n Play Playard with Bassinet And Changer, Zurich
ASIN: B001GQ2P96
List Price: $199.99
Our Price: $170.54
Graco Modern Pack ‘n Play Playard with Bassinet & ChangerAccented with elliptical aluminum legs, this Modern style Pack ‘n Play blends flowing lines, ideal proportion and purposeful details to define quality and comfort. Distinguishing characteristics include the pivoting Posture Plus changing table fits your life with decidedly functional, dramatically different and uniquely convenient height: it allows you to stand more naturally with less back strain while changing diapers. The cozy, oval bassinet embraces your baby with carefully applied details like Graco Signature quilting. Unlike traditional quilting methods which create holes in the fabric allowing leaks and spills to seep through and dirty the padding beneath, Graco signature quilting is ultrasonically quilted to prevent seepage, ensuring a cleaner, neater nap-time. The baby basics organizer with built in wipes case and diaper organizer blends practical baby care with style and flair. The innovative squeeze latch adds graceful detailing and natural folding motion. Your little one can sleep peacefully under the slumber dome canopy which shades the bassinet with a calm charming influence. If your little one needs a little extra soothing, use the 2-speed vibration which is mounted under the mattress pad so your baby will receive the full soothing benefit, or try one of the five nature sounds or tranquil songs. And with a timer that has 4 settings there’s no need to disturb your little one once he or she has drifted off to dreamland. But if you do want to take a peek, there’s a built in night light.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #392 in Baby Product
- Color: Zurich
- Brand: Graco
- Model: 1751956
- Released on: 2008-12-08
- Dimensions: 33.25″ h x 28.50″ w x 40.00″ l, 32.00 pounds
Features
- Modern style frame blends flowing lines, ideal proportions and purposeful details to define quality and comfort
- Posture plus changing table fits your life with uniquely convenient height and functionality
- Enhanced electronic sounds and lights unit entertains and soothes
- Wheels on one end for better mobility in the home
- Baby basics organizer blends practical baby care with style and flair offering diaper stacker, refillable wipes container, and storage compartments
Great Crib
We live in a small apartment and we use this pack and play as our babys crib. We have really been happy with this product. It is easy to move from room to room if needed. The top basinet is great for when the baby is younger. We used the changing table the first couple months of our babies life and it worked good. I would highly recommend this pack and play.
Love it!
We assembled this Pack n Play in half hr. and its big and very sturdy. I have it in “Bombay” and its beautiful! We bought a firm 2 inch mattress with it as the pad that comes with it is thin. Looks like it will last a long time. Very happy with the purchase!
So many uses!
I spent an incredible amount of time choosing a pack and play. This is the one that I chose, and I have not been disappointed. The changing station is amazing! It has three pockets that hold all of the necessary items for the sometimes interesting events that happen there. The height is just right for us. The sides of the changing table are just tall enough for the baby to stay safe but not feel closed in. The bassinet feature is nice as well. Our little one has not slept there, but he has played there many times. Now that he can scooch (is this a word?) around, he likes being in there because the bottom moves just a little bit when he moves a lot. It is really fun to watch him make his way around that area. We haven’t packed it up yet since it has served as our downstairs changing area since he was born, but we are sure that it will travel well. This is a well-designed pack and play. Thanks, Graco!
