I have a problem, or maybe an addiction or a hobby. What is it? Starting new hobbies. I still haven’t figured out if it drives my husband nuts or if he thinks it kind of cute and quirky. I’m sure it’s the latter of the two. Here are some of my hobbies leading up to the Pettiskirt. In no particular order:

Knitting

Crocheting

Lifestyle Photography (mostly of my own children)

Baking/Cooking

I’m sure I left a few out but now I can happily add sewing. I went and picked myself up this cute little Pixie Plus Singer machine and I decided to start with a bang and sew up a Pettiskirt. I used two different tutorials because I accidentally didn’t pick up enough chiffon. I also learned a very important lesson. If the tutorial or pattern calls for Nylon Chiffon and your store does not carry it, do not settle for Polyester. I did, and I’m sure many of you know what happened, but I had some big time fraying issues that I was fortunately able to fix enough for my needs, however, I do not recommend this. Overall I learned a lot and know what to do differently next time. My next project? A memory quilt using some of the kids’ clothing that was special to us.

Here is the result:

I’m going to be upfront and tell you my story about the first time I encountered a Shred Sled. It was right before the Holidays and my husband found one in the toy aisle at a local department store. He hopped on it thinking, well, I’m not sure what he was thinking, but he fell and I looked at him and told him that my children would not be getting one of these in the near future. Which really, my children are only 5 and 1, so that makes perfect sense. Time went on and before I knew it was spring and then summer. I have seen kids everywhere on these, and they don’t fall, in fact they appear to be quite agile. Curiosity was getting the best of me.

The opportunity arose and the kind people behind The Shred Sled allowed me to try it out for myself with my husband and nephew. My husband HAD to try it, but really the intent here was for my 9 year old nephew. Upon opening it up I was impressed. It’s more sturdy than similar styles I’ve seen. I appreciate the fact that it has 4 wheels, instead of two as some other inline skateboards have. The decks are nice and wide with a rough like surface so you have more traction.

I cannot begin to tell you what this has done for my nephew’s balance. Just watching him from not being able to do at all and being able to hold himself steady within 24 hours was incredible. It required muscle usage in different areas than one is used to and overall he is carrying himself  in a much more balanced fashion now that he has been riding it for a while.

Now that I’ve gotten to know this board a little better and see it in action I can definitely say that I would purchase this for my own children, or husband for that matter. As long as it is used properly with good sneakers, and protective gear. The Shred Sled is a unique addition to the equipment we exercise with, and it is very apparent how much fun kids really have on them.

To Buy:

Visit theshredsled.com. There you can find videos and additional information, as well as being able to purchase your own Shred Sled in your choice of 3 different colors for just 119.99.