It's hard to believe that summer is drawing to a close. Labor Day Weekend is a mere three weeks away and everyone is trying to get in those last minute summer camping trips and beach excursions. Before you know it, there will be Halloween decorations up, the leaves will start to turn and we'll be soon be cozying up to the fire.
Just because the summer is coming to a close doesn't mean we stop selling the WondaWedge. With all the things you can use it for indoors, it's good to keep a few on hand. It makes a perfect dorm room accessory and is great for kicking back while gaming, reading or watching a movie.
We're still offering free shipping through August 31. Visit our website and redeem coupon code FS at checkout. Be sure to look for promotions on our "Think Pink" Wondawedge during the month October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Encourage some shops in your area to stock the pink WondaWedge during this important month!
Keep visiting our our website, our facebook page and this blog. Enjoy the rest of your summer and be safe!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ground control to Major Tom.....
From a happy customer. (Those are the best kind!)
I spoke to you a couple of months ago inquiring about the Wondawedge. We ordered 6 of them for myself, my husband, our son and daughter-in-law, and their 2 kids. We bought them to use at a NASA space shuttle launch in Florida. I want to tell you that they were great. They took up very little room to pack, which is a consideration with the restrictions on luggage weight today. They were also very easy to inflate by mouth. We arrived at 10am for a 2pm launch, and were outside on the NASA causeway in the 95-degree heat and bright sun for 4 hours. We were able to put the Wondawedges on the ground and had wonderful back support for the entire time. And after the launch, we were able to quickly pack them up to leave. I have enclosed a few pictures of the setup and use. Thanks for a great product that met our needs. We hope to attend another launch and will again take the Wondawedges with us!
I spoke to you a couple of months ago inquiring about the Wondawedge. We ordered 6 of them for myself, my husband, our son and daughter-in-law, and their 2 kids. We bought them to use at a NASA space shuttle launch in Florida. I want to tell you that they were great. They took up very little room to pack, which is a consideration with the restrictions on luggage weight today. They were also very easy to inflate by mouth. We arrived at 10am for a 2pm launch, and were outside on the NASA causeway in the 95-degree heat and bright sun for 4 hours. We were able to put the Wondawedges on the ground and had wonderful back support for the entire time. And after the launch, we were able to quickly pack them up to leave. I have enclosed a few pictures of the setup and use. Thanks for a great product that met our needs. We hope to attend another launch and will again take the Wondawedges with us!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Animal House
As the end of summer approaches, I find myself looking forward to that first hint of fall in the air. I love the smell of burning leaves, wearing a sweater for the first time in a year and trading in my flip flops for a pair of boots.
And of course, it's time to send the kiddos off to school again. Hooray for you! Maybe this is the year your beloved son or daughter heads off to college for the first time and you have too many memories of John Belushi in the movie, Animal House. Fear not, parents! Chances are that most kids these days don't even know who Belushi was and hopefully, they think Animal House is a home for wayward pets.
And of course, it's time to send the kiddos off to school again. Hooray for you! Maybe this is the year your beloved son or daughter heads off to college for the first time and you have too many memories of John Belushi in the movie, Animal House. Fear not, parents! Chances are that most kids these days don't even know who Belushi was and hopefully, they think Animal House is a home for wayward pets.
"Look, Mom! No togas!"
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Camping! Camping! Camping!
It's time to dust off the sleeping bags and check the supplies for the camper.
This is "Penelope Painbox."
My boyfriend found her at a yard sale about two years ago and we've spent hours restoring the galley. He's an artist and uses it to paint on location and I just like playing house in it!
One of our favorite spots in the hill country is Paradise Canyon. It's only about 30 miles from San Antonio near the cute little town of Castroville. It's small, clean and absolutely stunning!
Below are some great links to some of the finest camping spots in Texas. Now get outside!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Glancing At The Stars
But outdoor movies are becoming in vogue lately. There are a few drive-ins left and I’ve posted the links to them as well as to some of the outdoor movie events across the country.
My favorite outdoor movie spot is right up the road from us in
The Corral Theater, circa 1975
Let us know if you have a favorite outdoor movie spot!
Links:
Fremont Outdoor Movies
Boulder Outdoor Cinema
Hollywood Outdoor Cinema
McHenry Drive-In
Door County Drive In
Wilderness Theater
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
A Soft Place To Fall....
It's been several months since the earthquake in Haiti and like most big news, Haiti has moved from the forefront and been replaced with a new disaster du jour. I think a lot of us have disaster fatigue. I know I do - between the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the horrible flooding in Nashville last week, it takes its toll. I get to the point to where I can't turn on the television or read the news on the internet. I've made my small donations when and where I can but it seems so miniscule when you look at the big picture.
Then today, we got this email from Gina Epifano. She's is a Physical Therapist that volunteers with the University of Miami's Medishare Hospital in Port Au Prince. It made me realize that even the smallest of donations can seem huge. Imagine being in a hospital bed with no pillow. Imagine not being able to simply prop yourself up in bed if you're in pain. Or not being able to elevate your legs. A pillow. I can't even go out of town for one night without my favorite one. It's so difficult to imagine that the things we take for granted are still considered luxury items in some parts of the world.
Here is the email from Gina. She is hoping to raise money via a garage sale and raffle May 30 to purchase several WondaWedges from us at our cost. We are also donating a number of them that are irregular or were used as samples to her cause. If you'd like to help Gina out by purchasing a WondaWedge or two, please let us know. We will be shipping them to her May 25. She is returning to Haiti June 12.
Hello, I am a physical therapist that volunteered in Haiti's earthquake relief effort at University of Miami's Medishare Hospital in Port Au Prince last month. I am returning to the hospital in June to volunteer again. The patients at the hospital sleep on cots, and pillows are at a premium. There is no way to elevate the foot or head of the beds. I would be happy to send you pictures of the patient tents. They have fabricated some cardboard wedges but these do not last very long before ripping. I am interesting in bringing your product with me to Haiti to give to the patients of the hospital. I would like to know if you would be willing to donate any pillows or if you would give me a reduced price. I am hosting two fundraisers in the upcoming weeks to raise money to purchase your pillows. Any help you can give these wonderful people will be greatly appreciated.
You can check out the hospital at http://www.projectmedishare.org/
Then today, we got this email from Gina Epifano. She's is a Physical Therapist that volunteers with the University of Miami's Medishare Hospital in Port Au Prince. It made me realize that even the smallest of donations can seem huge. Imagine being in a hospital bed with no pillow. Imagine not being able to simply prop yourself up in bed if you're in pain. Or not being able to elevate your legs. A pillow. I can't even go out of town for one night without my favorite one. It's so difficult to imagine that the things we take for granted are still considered luxury items in some parts of the world.
Here is the email from Gina. She is hoping to raise money via a garage sale and raffle May 30 to purchase several WondaWedges from us at our cost. We are also donating a number of them that are irregular or were used as samples to her cause. If you'd like to help Gina out by purchasing a WondaWedge or two, please let us know. We will be shipping them to her May 25. She is returning to Haiti June 12.
From Gina:
You can check out the hospital at http://www.projectmedishare.org/
Friday, May 7, 2010
R&R!
Aahh... reading and relaxing. One of my favorite summer things. When I was a little girl, our public library provided a mobile library called the Bookmobile and it made a regular Saturday stop in my neighborhood. I loved the way it smelled! The combination of all those books in such a small space with the air conditioning quietly humming along was an incredible comfort in the Louisiana south. I have always been an avid reader and I would chase the Bookmobile more often than I would chase the ice cream man. Or the mosquito truck.(Different story for a different day...) For me, there were far more delights and mischief amongst those cool pages. Here, I discovered Laura Ingalls Wilder, Tolkein and "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott (which I've read a hundred times) and Trixie Belden. It was where I fell in love with the wonderful poems of Shel Silverstein.
Do you have a summer reading list? If so, share it with us! Here are a few on my list.
If you never read her debut novel, The Glass Castle, DO IT!
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