Archive for 'Personally recommended by Linda'
Long Way Round: DVD
Looking for something halfway decent to add to your Netflix queue? May I recommend Long Way Round, a 7-episode documentary television series detailing the 19,000-mile motorcycle journey of BFFs Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they travel through Europe, Asia, fly to Alaska, and continue onward to New York.
If you’re like me you might read […]
Posted: June 16th, 2008 under Movies/Television, Personally recommended by Linda.
Comments: 3
High-Energy Music for Working Out
For today’s Recommendation from Me to You, I thought I’d list out some of the music I’ve been listening to during my workouts. I know I’m always looking for the right sort of tunes for motivating me through that last 10 minutes on the elliptical or whatever, so if you want to share your own […]
Posted: June 10th, 2008 under Music, Personally recommended by Linda, Diet/Fitness.
Comments: 18
Lululemon Relaxed Fit Short
I realize it’s kind of a tease to recommend Lululemon clothing because they don’t have an online store, but if you’ve got a retail outlet in your area or you don’t mind looking on eBay, these are maybe the best athletic shorts EVER. They’re not too short, they have some sort of magical fairydust happening […]
Posted: June 9th, 2008 under Fashion, Personally recommended by Linda, Diet/Fitness.
Comments: 5
Schlage Plymouth Keypad Deadlock
Okay, so while this is kind of an oddball product to recommend, I have to gush about the sheer freedom and joy a keypad house lock can bring to your life. Imagine the following scenarios:
• You’re trying to warm up/cool down your car, but you realize you left something in the house, and now you […]
Posted: June 4th, 2008 under House & home, Personally recommended by Linda.
Comments: 6
Farberware Steak Knife Set with Stainless Handles
I was all set to recommend these sleek, sharp, spiffy steak knives when I checked the price on Amazon and what what whaaaaat, FIFTY DOLLARS? For FOUR knives? Granted, they’re marked down to $30, but STILL. I found these knives at Ross Dress for Less for $7.99, and at that price they are a fantastic […]
Posted: June 1st, 2008 under House & home, Cooking/Food, Personally recommended by Linda.
Comments: 2