holiday fitness gift guide 2010
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Oh, the stuff we love that make us sweat-happy and fit!TRANSCRIPT
2010
HOLIDAY FITNESS GIFT GUIDE
Hills & Hammies
Oh, the stuff we love!
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Table of Contents
BOOKS
Run Like a Mother {p. 16}
We Are Girls Who Love to Run {p. 21}
PAPERGOODS
Archie Grand {p. 4}
Banana Blossom Press {p. 5}
Talk Sporty to Me {p. 19}
ACTIVE WEAR & ACCESSORIES
Ame & Lulu {p. 3}
Be Truly You {p. 6}
Embrace Activism {p. 8}
Fit Girl Designs {p. 10}
NaLa Seattle {p. 13}
Saky Sacks {p. 17}
Two Roads Fitness {p. 20}
JEWELRY
The Silver Maple {p. 18}
MISC
The Healthy Goddess {p. 11}
Garden Bon Bons {p. 10}
Hello Rewind {p. 12}
Run Momma Run {p. 14}
Two Roads Fitness {p. 20}
TEES
Banana Blossom Press {p. 5}
Be Truly You {p. 6}
Run Like a Mother {p. 16}
Run Momma Run {p. 14}
Running Evolution {p. 15}
WELLNESS
Blue Steel Sports {p. 7}
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Produced by Hills & Hammies Group, LLC.
Maria Millsap | (206) 923-8687 | [email protected]
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Ame and Lulu is a sophisticated lifestyle brand of accessories which embraces classic
American style. Amye Kurson, the company's founder, launched her quest when she
was dismayed by the lack of trendy golf and tennis products that were being
marketed in many boutiques and pro shops. Her goal was to form a company that
had classic, fun and appealing accessories that were both stylish and practical.
Amye designed her first prototype for golf headcovers in 2003 and shortly thereafter
launched Ame & Lulu. The stylish fabric and bold colors have become a signature of
the brand.
AME & LULU
Tee time
phone: 617-730-9604
twitter: @ameandlulu
facebook: /ameandlulu
website: ameandlulu.com
Add a little fun to your game
Photos via ameandlulu.com
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Let me introduce Archie Grand the infamous Scandinavian notebook maker. Archie
Grand produce high quality notebooks for shopaholics, artists, fashionistas and 55
o t h e r b r e e d s o f c h a r l a t a n s , s c o u n d r e l s a n d l u m i n a r i e s .
Our notebooks are made with great care given to their quality. They have a rigid
cover, are thread sewn and have a matte leather-like lamination. The size is 160x115
mm and neatly fits the pocket of a suit or a small evening bag.
ARCHIE GRAND
Met and liked
website: archiegrand.jetshop.se
A great gift for those who love the experience
Photos via archiegrand.com
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Banana Blossom Press create products that inspire, connect, encourage and
celebrate everyday athletes and the people who support them. With sentiments that
are uniquely appropriate and presented in a clean and minimalist fashion, our cards
and tees highlight the inner thoughts of anyone who has a love/hate relationship with
fitness and exercise.
BANANA BLOSSOM PRESS
Maria Millsap
Cards & tees inspired by
everyday athletes
phone: 206-719-3887
email: [email protected]
twitter: @bananablossom
facebook: /bananablossompress
website: bananablossompress.com
Simple and uncomplicated
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Ann Caiola & Heather McDowell
Be Truly You is based on the belief that by being truly you, life becomes extraordinary
and the world benefits.
Our mission is to uplift individuals and contribute positively to the planet by offering
hip and fun “eco-friendly, soul-friendly" products.
BE TRULY YOU
Eco-friendly & soul-friendly
phone: 206-819-7658
email: [email protected]
twitter: @betrulyyou
facebook: /betrulyyou
website: betruly.com
Products that uplift and contribute positively
Photos via betrulyyou.com
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Reduces the chafing, blisters and saddle sores that occur with endurance sports.
Protects your skin by forming a thin, silky low-friction layer between skin and clothes as
well as an effective moisture barrier to protect against sweat and water.
Long lasting so reduces the need for inconvenient re-application. Most effective
when used prior to activity, but also soothing to skin when used after endurance
activites. Has natural Australian Tea Tree oil which has anti-septic and anti-fungal
action to reduce the possibility of infection.
BLUE STEEL SPORTS
Lil van den Heuvel
Be active. Be comfortable.
phone: 206-919-2752
email: [email protected]
twitter: @bluesteelsports
facebook: /bluesteelsports
website: bluesteelsports.com
Also available on Amazon.com
“Throughout my training and the marathon itself, I found this cream to be the most amazing product I have used.” -- Thelma
Photos via bluesteelsports.com
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Commit to you
Providing premium yoga accessories that make a difference through charitable
giving.
Rolling out an Embrace Activism mat shows a commitment to making a difference;
transforming a yoga practice into a purpose-driven yoga.
EMBRACE ACTIVISM
Karen Whittier
Purpose-driven yoga
email: [email protected]
twitter: @embraceactivism
facebook: /embraceactivism
website: embraceactivism.com
Photos via embraceactivism.com
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We create gorgeous fitness accessories! Our popular athletic headbands are sporty
and stylish. We use stretch material so our headbands don’t pinch your head and fit
almost every head size comfortably.
They keep your hair out of your eyes and they absorb sweat. They are perfect for
working-out, everyday wear and just gettin’ your pretty on! Coming soon - beautiful
Yoga/Pilates mat slings in a wide selection of fun designs.
FIT GIRL DESIGNS
Maria Menser
Sporty & stylish fitness
headbands
phone: 206-234-8524
email: [email protected]
website: fitnessgirldesigns.com
They are perfect for just gettin’ your pretty on!
Photos courtesy of M. Menser
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gift for novice and expert gardener alike.
These garden truffles are for planting - not for eating!
This is our signature line of garden truffles - handcrafted bon bon balls of clay, organic
compost and seed wrapped in a lovely presentation package. They are a perfect
Seed balls are a centuries-old planting technique. The compost provides nutrients to
the seeds and the clay holds it together and protects against insects. to toss into the
garden or indoor container. Find a sunny spot, add water and watch them grow!
GARDEN BON BONS
Anne Dowell
Calorie-free, fat-free treat
(for your garden, that is)
email: [email protected]
twitter: @gardenbonbons
facebook: /gardenbonbons
website: gardenbonbons.com
Because gardening is quite a workout!
Photos via gardenbonbons.com
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THE HEALTHY GODDESS
Christi Masi
Fitness for all stages of life
website: thehealthygoddess.com
Also The Healthy Bride
twitter: @thehealthybride
facebook: /thehealthybride
website: thehealthybride.com
Don’t just park it when at the park Ever since you had your little monkey, things haven’t been the same. And by things
we mean your butt, boobs, and thighs. Get back into the swing of it with The Healthy
Goddesses Swing Set Circuit workout cards. The illustrated cards guide busy moms in
the quest for physical fitness, when gym runs are few and far between. Each card
maps out a simple exercise that can be done while tending to your wee one. Lunge
while pushing a swing or wall-sit while he digs in the sandbox. Though not revolution-
ary, they are simple reminders to make the most of your time at the park. Instead of
just parking that ass.
Photos via thehealthygoddess.com
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Here's your chance to transform your old, favorite t-shirt into wearable duds for your
laptop. We cut out the design and material from your t-shirt, sew it up with batting,
felt and velcro, and voila a brand new laptop sleeve!
Hello Rewind is passionate about fighting sex trafficking. We work with foreign sex
trafficking survivors in the United States by providing them with employment,
language skills, and vocational training. By purchasing a Hello Rewind laptop
sleeve, you're giving trafficking survivors financial opportunity.
HELLO REWIND
Old shirt, new sleeve
email: [email protected]
twitter: @hellorewind
facebook: /hellorewind
website: hellorewind.com
Think race shirts!
Photos via hellorewind.com
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NaLa Seattle has been created for active, busy women and their journey to nurture
their bodies, minds and spirits.
Our goal is creating a focused line that provides a stylish, spirited twist to the basics,
one that is performance driven and beautifully ready to wear! NaLa offers great
functional basics surrounded by feminine layering pieces that take you from the gym
to all your next stops of the day looking your best!
NALA SEATTLE
Style & comfort for the active,
busy woman
email: [email protected]
facebook: /nalaseattle
website: nalaseattle.com
Love and empower yourself by finding what brings you joy….find your NaLa!
Laurie Barokas & Nancy Cirillo
Photos via nalaseattle.com
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RUN MOMMA RUN
Laura Isolde McClain
Celebrate and support
women who run!
phone: 541-968-1362
email: [email protected]
twitter: @runmommarunnews
facebook: /runmommarun
website: runmommarun.com
Put these on your holiday list!
I think using the word "busy" in front of the word "mom" is sort of redundant, don't you?
We're usually pretty maxed out. That's why I think it's so important to stop and
celebrate our accomplishments. It keeps us fueled and confident. Squeezing in
workouts is tough for running moms, but you so deserve the pat on the back for
providing an example of health and fitness to your family. You're amazing, ladies!
Show it with our great running gifts for women! ~ Laura
Photos via runmommarun.com
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Running Evolution is a program that focuses on starting to run, from square one. The
program specializes in people who are anywhere from “couch potatoes” to “it’s
been a while since I’ve sweat” and want to take control of their fitness.
AND, they have these awesome tees!
RUNNING EVOLUTION
Beth Baker
Be your own superhero
email: [email protected]
twitter: @runningevolved
facebook: /runningevolution
website: runningevolution.com
Running is a community. It makes
you feel good. It’s green. It’s cheap.
Running is an adventure.
Love running and it will love you back.
Photos courtesy of B. Baker
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The essays in Run Like A Mother–a book unlike clinical, workout-heavy running books
out there–replicate the lively conversations good friends have when they’re out on a
run: a mix of personal stories, hard-won, helpful advice, and crack-you-up anecdotes
that cement a connection that goes well beyond the miles logged that day.
RUN LIKE A MOTHER
Sarah Bowen Shea & Dimity McDowell
Entertaining and encouraging
all running mothers
email: [email protected]
twitter: @dimityontherun &
@sbsontherun
facebook: /runlikeamotherbook
website: runlikeamotherbook.com
“Are my kids still chasing me?”
Photos via runlikeamotherbook.com
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Polished, sophisticated and affordable, use them for trips to your favorite shops and
markets, the pool, beach, kid stuff or anything life throws at you. Squishable,
scrunchable, squashable, ultra-compact and portable! Our patent pending design
made from Dupont™ Tyvek ® in the City Saky and the larger Saky Weekend ensure
there is a size for everyone.
SAKY SACKS
Rupa Wickrama
Fitness on the go!
email: [email protected]
twitter: @sakysacks
facebook: /sakysacks
website: sakysacks.com
Perfect for the gym, yoga & boot camp!
Photos via sakysacks.com
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THE SILVER MAPLE
Fitness-inspired
email: [email protected]
facebook: /thesilvermaple
website: thesilvermaple.com
The Silver Maple works hard to create uniquely special pieces that channel happy
thoughts. Whether it’s your child’s name, a memorable date, a special place, or an
inspiring phrase, the idea is to find happiness and serenity each and every time you
look at your personalized creation.
They use sterling silver and copper in their creations. Many of their pieces are hand-cut
and filed from a sheet of metal, allowing them to create unique, one-of-a-kind
designs. By hand, they stamp, distress, brush, and polish each piece to provide a
vintage-inspired look. The meaning is special and the look is subtle but beautiful.
Love these!
Photo via thesilvermaple.com
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Inspiring conversation and
confidence through sports
email: [email protected]
twitter: @talksportytome
facebook: /talksportytome
website: talksportytome.com
These greeting cards were hand-crafted by Talk Sporty To Me's founder, Jen Mueller.
As a professional sports broadcaster and expert talker, Jen mueller teaches
communication skills for networking and relationship building.
The gift of gab
Photos courtesy of J. Mueller
TALK SPORTY TO ME
Jen Mueller
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TWO ROADS FITNESS
Patty Petersen
Clothing for active women
phone: 800-240-8176
email: [email protected]
twitter: @tworoadsfitness
facebook: /tworoadsfitness
website: tworoadsfitness.com
Our mission is to support, encourage, and inspire women of all ages to participate in
athletics by providing high quality gear, excellent customer service, and great value.
“This is one of the best places to buy athletic clothes and sports bras…” --Deborah
“I have ordered from Two Roads Fitness before and I will again.” -- Tenoch
Photos courtesy of P. Petersen
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Brianna K. Grant
We Are Girls Who Love to Run uses running to inspire girls
to build healthy habits and achieve goals. Vibrant
watercolor illustrations celebrate real girls with different
body styles who find satisfaction in daily life
experiences. The characters display their inner strengths
as they make simple healthy choices and interact with
family and friends.
A sports book specifically designed for girls, We Are Girls
Who Love to Run speaks to girls of all fitness levels, from
the curious observer-turned-participant to the driven
competitor. It celebrates the multiple elements of
girlhood that connect to form the whole girl: family life,
friendships, emotions, fitness, goal-setting, relaxation,
and curiosity. It acknowledges girls’ spirits and applauds
their fortitude in believing in themselves.
We Are Girls Who Love to Run won a 2008 Moonbeam
Children’s Book Award Bronze Medal in the Body/Mind/
Spirit category. Brianna and her mom/business partner,
Sheila Schencke, created their company, Balanced
Steps, LLC to publish the book.
Go, girls, go!
twitter: @writingrunner
website: balancedsteps.com
Also available on Amazon.com
“If you are a runner, you will read We are Girls Who Love to Run more than once.” -- Carol Woodrow
WE ARE GIRLS WHO LOVE TO RUN
Photo by Jennifer Tai Photo Artistry
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