Juapan’s Blog

The Bumbo is fabulous!
My baby loves her Bumbo! It really helps her to sit up and get to know her surroundings without using pillows, etc. to prop her up. I also feel more at ease using the Bumbo opposed to pillows, because I know that she won't slump over. Although this item is a pit pricey, I would definitely recommend this product to others.

buen producto
Vi el producto en la rede y pensé que le serviría mucho a mi bebe que nació prematuro.

Todavía no lo usamos mucho, pero creo que nos ayudará a lograr que se siente con mayor comodidad.

Excellent, durable, low-cost
I received the Tamrac camera bag within a week of ordering it, and I was very happy with the way Tamrac explained via drawings exactly what it would hold. I wanted the bag to travel with, so I wanted protection for my camera and lenses, but not excessive bulk. The Tamrac bag was perfect for this purpose, not too big, not too small, well built, and had lots of pads without being huge. I would definitely recommend this manufacturer, and you can believe what they say when they talk about exactly what each bag can hold.

Very good service
When I received this bag, it did not fit my gear. They give me refund after I mail back to them. very smoothhhhh.

Good small case, one design flaw
I have a large Tamrac backpack that fits all my stuff (DLSR body, large telephoto, medium telephoto zoom, flash, small 50mm prime, etc.) and I bought this on impulse at a camera shop to put the body and medium telephoto into when that's all I'm taking with me.

With the body/lens in there, the bag is pretty much full. That's actually fine with me. I have a Canon 30D and the lens is the L-series 24-105, so that's pretty big stuff. I might be able to squeeze a flash in there, but it would be tight, and that's with most of the padding removed.

The design flaw is the zipper on the back of the bag. If you shoulder carry the bag, as it seems to be designed to do, the back of the bag rubs on your body, at about the belt line, and that's right where the zipper is--so as the bag sways, it slowly opens the zipper. I've thought of some velcro or another way to fix it, but haven't gotten to it yet. Otherwise, it's a good bag.

Great small case
This is an excellent case to grab when traveling. I carry my extra lens, flash, mini tripod, and filters in it. The removable and adjustable dividers make this a very flexible case. The handle makes this a very easy to grab when on the go and the strap is handy. I have a separate Tamrac case for my camera, extra batteries, and memory.

Terrific Toy for a 1st Birthday!
We purchased this Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike for our grandson's 1st birthday and it's still going strong.... although he's now a 3 1/2 year old toddler and his knees drag on the ground. Had to buy a new style Radio Flyer Scoot-Aboutwith an adjustable height seat but his original Trike is still his favorite.

Bought another Trike (scooter)Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike for our one year old grand nephew...he climbed on and now it's hard to get him off! He was just mastering walking so the trike (scooter) acted as a "walker" for him.

It will be a 2 year old's favorite gift
I just gave this to my nephew for his second birthday yesterday. He got dozens of gifts but this was clearly the favorite. My nephew is 75-95th percentile for all size related measurements. The trike might seem small but don't worry about it for any 2 year old. His four year old cousin (who is a normal sized four year old girl) was all over the thing as well. It takes about 30 minutes to put together (which I did beforehand since no 2 year old wants to open a box of trike parts). It is obviously a durable toy as well. No worries about tipping over (low center of gravity) and the kids love that bell. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike
The size of the trike is perfect for a one or two year old toddler to maneuver, sit on, and ride. It's sturdy, appealing and easy to handle.

Really fun toy for toddlers
Got this radio flyer for my 1 year old grandson a year ago. It took him a while to get real mobile on it but it has become his favorite toy now that he is 2. At first, you think that the wheels get in the way of the moving feet. But my grandson figured this out and keeps his moving feet right under the wood panel - and he is fast! He goes up the steps with it, stands up and turns it easily and just takes this thing all over the place - inside and outside. Becuase of the constant use, the steering handle wiggles slightly from wood tear. But it doesn't seem to matter and is still safe and doesn't come lose - it just wiggles a bit. In any case, this is a wonderful fun toy for the grandkids (now I have 2)

What a fantastic jogging stroller!
What a fantastic stroller! Light, sturdy, spacious, sporty, and extremely well built. I've been on the hunt for several months for a jogging stroller and have had the opportunity to have hands on tryouts of various other jogging strollers (InStep Safari, Schwinn, Jeep Overland, etc.). I also had to narrow my search to my budget of 0. From my research & hands on comparisons, I can confidently say that the Columbia jogging stroller is the best in this category.
Let me tell you what I didn't like about the other strollers. The Safari InStep is nice looking and sells for a low price but is small, very cumbersome (as were all of these) even in its folded position, and had many cheap plastic parts. The Schwinn was rather small as well and had a lot of parts made of plastic. The Jeep Overland is very attractive but lacks a swivel on its front wheel, which makes it very impractical in many situations. It is also heavy and very bulky even in its broken down position.
The Columbia jogging stroller is far better. I've taken it jogging on sidewalks, paved streets, running tracks, sand & rocky streets, and even on grass and dirt. It was extremely easy to push on all these surfaces and had a very stable ride due to good suspension and construction.

Here are more pros:
- Large and ample for larger or older kids.
- All light metal construction for durability.
- Tons of pockets inside (for the child) and outside for the parent (1 large underneath).
- A very encompassing hood with a window so you can look at your child.
- It folds down very compactly (much more than all the others) so you can put it in your back seat. You can further break it down by removing the wheels with a pull of a lever and make it even more compact. Did I mention it's very light?
- The ride is excellent and you can lock the front wheel for off roading.
- It has an adjustable backrest from almost vertical to almost laying down positions.
- Adjustable handlebar for taller or shorter people.
- Very easy to assemble, fold, and break down.
- The look was very appealing to me. Sporty and an equally appealing look for men and woman.

Cons:
- It could have more reflectors for evening and nighttime.
- The restraints should be padded.
- And a completely vertically adjustable backrest would have been better.

Plus:
- I read the complaint about the jogger not having a tray for the child but I think that if you were using the jogger for outdoor exercise, it would make no sense to have one because everything would fall off. The interior pockets work just fine for a bottle or anything else you might want to leave your child with. Plus, I don't think it's safe for a child to be eating and drinking while you're running.

So, in conclusion, I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it adamantly. It is the best in its class and price range. I hope more photos are posted that give a better view of the storage and the compactness of the stroller when folded so people can better appreciate its design. And if you're on the fence, if you purchase this stroller, I think that you'll be very pleased with it.

UPDATE: We took the stroller to the beach. No stroller is easy to move on beach sand but in comparison to others I've tried on the beach (Jeep, Graco), it was much easier. TIP - walk it on the wet part of the beach. It's easier to push, the sand is more compact:)

So far, so good
I bought this stroller for my 1 year old and to keep up with my 4 year old while she rode her bike. So far, so good. I wanted one with room to grow and this one certainly fits the bill. It is HUGE! It does fold nicely, as small as my Graco mid size stroller (which I do not like at all). There is no parent or child tray but all the cubby spaces to put things make up for it. It is easy to push with both the wheel locked and unlocked. Good sunshade. It can be unvelcroed from the back and pushed very far forward. I wish it did not fold so the parts the child is in hits the ground, but that is minor. I like it so far.

Great Stroller, Easy to Handle
This sporty jogger by Columbia is very nice. Its very easy to handle especially with the swivel wheel and not to mention light weight and easy to fold and carry. My son weighs about 47 pounds (4 almost 5 yrs old) and he fits in it just fine. I plan to use this with my third child that is going to be born this December and i know this stroller will last throughout the years. Very durable.
It has two large spaces for bottles of water of any size. And a nice sized zippered pocket for keys and cell phones and things. The bag underneath has a drawstring closure that can easily hold a purse or small- medium sized diaper bag. I love Columbia. :)

Columbia FunRun Jogging Stroller
I just bought the single Columbia FunRun from Sports Authority. I have not read many reviews for Columbia strollers, but so far I REALLY like mine.
Reasons for selecting:
Size - I have a taller than average 2 year old and many jogging strollers were already too small for her height...she's about 36 in. and 30 lbs. (Jeep, Baby Trend, Kelty etc all did not have enough head room)
Price - at around 0, it seemed like a good deal
Found locally and could test in store with 2 year old in it. It is easy to push.
The front wheel can swivel or be locked.
Good canopy coverage
Lots of pockets and storage. THIS ONE CAN HOLD 2 WATER BOTTLES!!! I read lots of reviews for strollers the complain about different strollers not being able to hold water bottle(s) in parents tray. This one has 2 "sleeves" on the back side (facing the pusher) that hold standard water bottles (but probably not HUGE Nalgene type bottles). Also tons of other storage!!

Cons:
No childs tray
Very big, but that's pretty much the same for any jogging stroller.

I did not even try the BOB, I really didn't want to spend that much money. I wanted to try the Schwinn strollers because they had pretty good reviews and priced in my range, but did not find any locally.

An excellent value
This stroller is amazing, but huge, so it's really for use outdoors.

The design is of the highest quality. Very rugged and practical. It folds easily and compactly. It's super maneuverable, turns on a dime. The harness holds my one-year-old nicely, but he'll easily fit in the seat for years to come. Lots of compartments for nick-nacks and a decent drawstring bag at the bottom would hold a gallon of milk. There are even pockets in the stroller for my son's toys! There's a reflective strip across the top and the material is very nice. Very classy look. I plan to use this for any walks we go on, trips to parks, etc.
The only thing I don't like is that the seat doesn't go complete vertical, so my son tries to sit forward. But once we're moving, he sits back and enjoys the ride. And if he fell asleep, the seat can be adjusted for him to be almost lying down.
I totally recommend this stroller, and I got it for with free shipping, so the price was exceptional.

Earrings
I had purchased similar earrings elsewhere, but had a problem because they weren't hypoallergenic. When I saw these, I got them immediately. Have had no problems since.

Buy this nozzle for latex applications
If you are spraying a latex product with an HVLP air sprayer, don't even bother with the 2.0mm nozzle kit - go straight to the 2.2mm Nozzle Kit. I have the Porter Cable HVLP air sprayer and I originally bought the 2.0mm nozzle and it would only work if I really watered down the paint. The problem with that is I hardly got any coverage and it was very runny.
So then I went with the 2.2mm Nozzle and I didn't have to thin the paint if I didn't want to. However, it did spray a little bit better when I added about 5-10% water and 10% Floetrol @ 45 PSI. The Floetrol will make the paint lay more evenly.
So if you need to spray latex paint, buy the 2.2mm Nozzle right away and you won't be disappointed.

Minnesota Charlie
I purchased the PSH1 sprayer based on the positive reviews of others. They suggested a large nozzle and so I had to choose between the 2.0 and 2.2. I went with the larger and the results are good. I sprayed the interior walls with latex KILZ then two coats of exterior latex house paint. I thinned the primer and paint at 10% with water and no trouble with plugging or spattering, nice finish to treated plywood, OSB, and pine board. I used a Makita MAC 2400 compressor to supply the air. Very glad I bought the sprayer because it saved me hours of labor if I used a roller and brush.

Works great on my Harbor Freight 43430 Gun

I own a Harbor Freight 43430 spray gun that is only available with a 1.3mm nozzle. HF does not offer other nozzles for the 43430. I had heard that the HF gun was identical to the PC PSH1 gun. While I do not know if they are identical, the PC 2.2 nozzle fits the HF 43430 perfectly and allows me to spray thicker coatings that are difficult/impossible to spray with the 1.3mm nozzle that comes with the HF 43430.