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What are the best sport stores in Singapore? Where do you go when you have the adrenalin of the athlete pumping through your brains and you don’t have the proper equipment to rule the world with your prowess? No need to look to the trees and fashion a shoe out of bark and angsana leaves but simply head down into town and be sucked into the velocity of hundreds of sporting outlets all over the island that will leave you and soon, your competition dizzy.

Well the first thing that hits your mind are brand names like Adidas and Nike, which have striped this country and checked every possible location where any sort of human traffic will be passing through. Let’s face it, many of us have been hit by the fitness bug but no regime is complete without some sort of rubber air cooled spring shoe or ceramicool outfit to keep us fast, give us grip and windy and cool – even when the situation heats up. These famous brand names are everywhere, from old shopping centres to new fangled multi plexes like VivoCity. Their boutiques are usually quite huge and they are the ones who are on top of technology when it comes to the latest science of making you run faster than the wind and jump higher than the clouds.

There isn’t much left for me to say here because the quality of the products and the uses are pretty well spelled out in the hundreds of advertising campaigns all over T.V. Impossible is nothing and just do it are two answers you should be looking for when you think there is no way you can find the right shoe for you or if you are still contemplating whether you should join that marathon – at age 51.

But if you are looking for a wider variety and a chance to bargain, stores like World of Sports are the one stop center for every brand imaginable, from the famous to the mediocre and prices ranging to the wallet tearing to the extremely cheap and reasonable. Brands from umbro, puma, reebok are just some you can expect to come across. The good thing here is they have everything, from track pants to tennis shoes, from golf balls to latex tank tops. Everything you need to play 6 different types of sports at once is available in abundance – even to tiny details like sweat bands and caps.

Just a note to the thrifty shopper, try to head down to places like Peninsula Plaza or wholesome sporting stores in Queensway shopping centre. The prices are much cheaper and you can haggle your way to a 2 for 1 deal – if you are good enough. There isn’t enough space for me to list all the shops that are available in these margin malls but they are plenty and they are reliable, lower rent means lower prices and the deal you will be getting in some of these places are well worth the journey there.

Rounding out baby goods store lately? By now you must have an idea of prices and features ordinary strollers sold in the market today. You must have just come across Peg Perego Pliko P3 strollers in many rounds you.

The Pliko prams, as I want to call them, are among the top industry of prams. Functional, durable, comfortable and easy – features are what sets Pliko P3 strollers buggies among other baby prams.

Weighing only 16 pounds, it is a baby stroller easy indispensable designed to suit our lifestyles and busy modern. This is not an adventure to say that babysitting is easy-peasy!

Suffice it to say, Pliko stroller is an all-around. If you’re lounging in the yard with your kids bouncy, a walk in the park or a quick run to close shop, or travel miles to see Gramps life away, cart is just dandy.

My most favorite features include:

? Hood and pockets converts into a canopy for protecting baby against the sun, in one easy unzip.

? Optimized easy portability, with one-hand folding.

? Travel-system compatibility. Viaggio car seat can easily be attached directly to Pliko retractable anchors.

Due to its aluminum frame, it does not carry the weight of other large strollers while still being durable and strong. Parents will find it easier to handle and mover the Pliko P3 strollers, because of its height adjustable and ergonomic handlebars and the wheels actually complete with lock-in for good ride.

If you and your child love to go out most of the time, routine weekend activities such as picnics, malling, and other fun activities, you must have thought of adding more to your chikabiddy go-about.

Expanding in terms of features and functions, that is.

Peg Perego strollers are easy to expand and accessorize according to the new needs of your child. A closer look at its features will say it is designed with our modern needs in mind. That alone is value for money.

How about when you have a second passenger in the trolley? Pliko P3 has a built-in rear foot board for a safe and comfortable ride for an older child on a hitch.

Detachable water bottle holder is depicted in the cart too, and a front tray for quick snacks and play.

Storage is not a problem. Baby stuff purses or diaper bags and toys can be thrown in the storage basket underneath for safe keeping.

Strollers Pliko P3 is probably the most aesthetically blessed (in other words, funky) stroller I’ve seen in stores recently. It’s hot-off-the-shop look is really not bad. The fabric is gorgeous, smooth and comfortable and the paddings are of superb quality. It’s quite fascinating.

There are 10 color combinations to choose from and my favorites are kiwi and Tropical. There are other strong colors and also smarter, whichever you prefer.

More and more seniors are looking to travel with economical ways to do just that. After all, this is the golden years and what better way to travel then trying your hand at camping. Here are five tips to get you started in camping.

First, research campgrounds of areas that you may want to visit. To do that here are a couple of websites that may help you decide on where to go on your next adventure. One site I would suggest is the National Park Service and the other site is Reserve America. Each site is unique in giving information about camping by state, campsite maps, locate by activity and camping gear suggestions.

Secondly, you ask yourself what I would camp in. Of course, owning a RV would be nice and a more comfortable way to travel. That is something you can think about later if you plan on doing a lot of camping in the future. Even so, there is nothing wrong to begin your camping experiences in a decent tent at a more affordable price. Tents come in all sizes and shapes try to find the right one that will meet your needs. You can find them on line or better yet would be to see them in person at a sporting goods store that sells tents. Therefore, you would get a better perspective of the size that you would need. Another thought is you do not have to sleep on the ground if you have an aero bed and a big enough tent it will fit nicely.

Thirdly, the next area of concern is camping equipment. Everything from a camp stove, sleeping bag, cookware, and coolers. Believe it or not you may already have a lot of these items available to you. However, one of the most important items would be a camp stove to cook on. Car camping stoves work very efficiently to cook up sumptuous meals just like home. You can even use the pots and pans you have at home to begin your camp kitchen supplies.

Next, think about planning your meals a head of time. Preparing them at home not only will save time but money as well. Look in your cupboards and refrigerator for smaller items such as coffee, graham crackers, mustard, ketchup, mayo, and seasonings. Granted, look for items missed from your checklist on the road but try local vendors for fresh fruits and vegetables and discount stores instead. Why not ask about senior discounts as well. In addition, purchase blocked ice for the cooler it will last longer.

Lastly, look into a National Park Pass for seniors. They cost you $10.00 dollars, which will give you some wonderful price breaks in camping and other amenities. If you are 62 years of age or older and proof of age you may buy these passes at any national park. Check out this website for more information on this pass http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html. Happy travels!