Saturday, February 23, 2013

Shark Tank Episode 416

PITCH: Addison's Wonderland
ABC Recap
My first impression was that this is a pretty nice looking bedroom for a little girl.  Everything was going pretty well until they mentioned the price.  That is when I realized that this stuff while nice was way expensive at least in my book. 

PITCH: Muddy Water Camo
ABC Recap
I thought this item was pretty cool but honestly I don't hunt or take pictures of birds.  So for me the product is cool but useless.  If I ever did decide to bird hunting I would probably consider looking into this camouflage over traditional camouflage.

PITCH: Hip Chixs
ABC Recap
I'm male so this product would really fit into my life.  I did talk to my wife and she did like the way the jeans were designed.  She would have stayed interested if the price was better.

PITCH: Proof Eyewear
ABC Recap
These glasses do have a pretty cool look.  I also found the idea of wooden frames to be appealing.  I like the look as well as the idea of them being a little more sustainable than average glasses.  One thing I notice is that they all seem a little clunky maybe that is by design or maybe its a downside of the material.

Of the items presented in this episode I think my level of interest would be the following:

  1. PITCH: Proof Eyewear
  2. PITCH: Hip Chixs  (Mostly because my wife thought they were a decent idea)
  3. PITCH: Muddy Water Camo
  4. PITCH: Addison's Wonderland
What do you think do you agree or disagree?

From this and previous episodes episode 415 and 418.
  1. How Do You Roll
  2. Proof Eyewear
  3. Travel HOODIE PILLOW
  4. Smartwheel
  5. Green Garmento
  6. Pretty Padded Room
  7. HOODIE PILLOW
  8. Cold Snap
  9. Gotta Have S'More
  10. PITCH: Hip Chixs
  11. Muddy Water Camo
  12. Addison's Wonderland  
  13. GRINDS  
What are your rankings?
 I can't wait for next episode of Shark Tank!

Quest for the perfect Mother's Day gift

This is the first year I will be in the wonderful position of buying my wife a gift to celebrate what a wonderful mother she is.  Honestly though this scares me a little as I don't have a great track record when it comes to gifts.

My wife God bless her heart gives me every opportunity to succeed dropping hints etc but I usually miss the mark.  I really do want to start impressing her with my gifts and I think Mother's day will be a great time to start.  I am starting to give it thought starting yesterday actually Feb 13th.  Last evening I looked through some gift giving guides.

Including:
http://marriage.about.com/cs/gifts/bb/gifts.htm
http://www.gq.com/how-to/rest-of-your-life/201005/complete-guide-to-mothers-day-gifts-advice#slide=1
http://www.esquire.com/the-side/style-guides/mothers-day-gifts-for-wife#slide-1
Saw some pretty decent things on some of the list but my wife was actually looking at them with me so I think the gift could only be a similar item.  Otherwise it feels like I wouldn't have put in enough thought. 

If anyone has some great ideas let me know!

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Shark Tank Episode 418



PITCH: Gotta Have S'More
ABC Recap
Hard to get a feel for a cupcake that tastes like a s'more through television.  Seemed like the cost was the biggest issue and I agree that it seemed expensive for a baked good.  I live on the East coast so to get one dozen of  these would cost $24.95(Usually 29.95) + $35(Shipping) = 59.95.  This comes out to about $5 dollars a muffin.  I think if the muffins were a little bigger the five dollars might seem okay but they are small.  I couldn't see myself being willing to spend 60 dollars to give them a try so I think I'm out.

PITCH: How Do You Roll?
ABC Recap
A lot would depend on how good this fast food Sushi actually is.  My wife and I both love Sushi and being able to get high quality Sushi faster then at a normal sit down restaurant was an appealing idea.  My wife also loved the idea of being able to customize it and get exactly what she wanted.  If I was ever near one I think I would be there.

PITCH: Pretty Padded Room
ABC Recap
This seems like a really great idea to me.  Feels like it would be a lot more convenient then going to see a real counselor.  One of the concerns that was pointed out by the Sharks did make me wonder a little bit.  The fact that the therapist were earning so much less then they normally could raised some red flags.  Since it is over the internet maybe they can make up a lot of the profit in the sheer fact of not having as much overhead though.  Seems like this would be an interesting option should one ever want to try therapy but doesn't feel like dealing with missing work etc.

PITCH: Smartwheel
ABC Recap
I really thought this was a pretty good idea.  Someday when my child is old enough to drive I hope there are systems in place to help keep him focused on the task at hand.  I think this would also be a great thing for companies to install in their cars and 18 wheelers.  Instead of relying on those how are my driving calls they would get reports about which drivers are dangerous and could lead to them being involved in litigation.

Of the items presented in this episode I think my level of interest would be the following:

  1. How Do You Roll
  2. Smartwheel
  3. Pretty Padded Room
  4. Gotta Have S'More
From this and episode 415

  1. How Do You Roll
  2. Travel HOODIE PILLOW
  3. Smartwheel
  4. Green Garmento
  5. Pretty Padded Room
  6. HOODIE PILLOW
  7. Cold Snap
  8. Gotta Have S'More
  9. GRINDS  
What are your rankings?
 I can't wait for next episode of Shark Tank!
 

    

Friday, February 8, 2013

Shark Tank Product Impressions Episode 415.


The Green Garmento
I thought this was an interesting product.  I like the idea of not getting a bunch of cheap plastic bags every time I pick up something from the dry cleaner.  The price seems pretty reasonable but I have no plans to go out and buy one.

GRINDS 
Seems like a product that could have a big market.  Not something I would buy as I prefer to drink my coffee and don't plan to take up chewing anytime soon.

HOODIE PILLOW
At first glance the hoodie pillow seems ridiculous much like my first impressions of Snuggie which I will now admit I love my slanket so maybe it is a great idea.  But honestly I think the travel hoodie  pillow is a great product and if I was planning to fly a few times in the near future I honestly think I would consider buying one.

My Cold Snap
Seemed like a pretty good idea seemed like it would work but I'm not really looking to purchase an item like this.  I also can't say that I am remotely interested in spending 24 dollars for 4 that seems pretty steep. 

Of the items presented in this episode I think my level of interest would be the following:
  1. Travel Hoodie Pillow
  2. Green Garmento
  3. Hoodie Pillow
  4. Cold Snap
  5. Grinds