Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Product Review --  Calin Domuta, owner of Team Obsidian , connected with me about this product review back on April 30 th , by May 1 st we had the details ironed out by the next day and it was received at the US border (a couple miles from our Canadian city) around May 9 th . It arrived in a compact reusable and recyclable box, lined with packaging foam to ensure the safety of the product during shipping and handling.  Team Obsidian’s Bicycle Light Set – offers super bright LED lights (200 Lumins) for front and rear mountings, great for male or female cyclists, adult or children. It really does fit every kind of bike – from adult mountain bikes to children’s bikes. It could also work well for child carriers, canoes, wheelchairs, backpackers, child strollers, trailers and a whole host of other apparatus Five AAA-batteries are necessary (2 in the front, 3 in the back) – so depending on the quality of batteries and how charged they are, it can run 12-18 ho...

The Economic Benefits of Riding Your Bike Today's article was written and submitted by: Taiwo Aladeojebi of SportsDirect.com With cost of gas   soaring and everyone wanting to get in shape for either their summer holiday or health reason, we take a look at the health and money benefits of swapping your car for your bike. It’s Cheaper than a New Car Can you imagine how stressful it is to get a car loan? It can also be pricey at times and might pay off to think outside the box. Cycling can be a good alternative and don’t forget, bikes have been used as a form of transportation for over 200 years,   or maybe it’s just time to get fit and save some extra pennies . Rather than saving up for years or risk more debt, you can simply cut costs by just buying a regular road bike and save on travel costs. Less environmental impact Cycling   is one of   the eco-friendliest ways of commuting and one in ten adults cycle at least once a week.   T...

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “Especially when you are in conflict go into a place of gratitude – I get to do this; conflict is an opportunity; I’m going to learn something. …We don’t problem solve well when we are in fight-or-flight mode. …It is important to learn acceptance of where we are and then figuring out how to take care of ourselves in that particular place. …When we are in the darkest place, that is where we find the treasure, but we have got to stop and then move slowly to be able to see it. …Create some kind of mantra, quote or song that gets you to remember that things can get better. …You need to laugh every day, finding a favorite video or something that gets you giggling. …Transformative questions are key in any conflict: ‘what are you seeing that I am not’ …I need to understand your perspective, what you are seeing from your window.” ~ Deidre Combs Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio ep...

-- Quote of the Day -- “…Where I live, the second smallest county in Florida, but we have something like 3300 people per square mile. …And the traffic shows that – it is a chore to get from point A to point B if you drive, it’s a little easier and a lot more pleasant if you ride your bicycle. …I’m a practical cyclist, I’m not a racer – but I enjoy the mob of bikes I have in the garage. …We looked at absolutely everything in every room – what doesn’t need to be plugged in? …looking for appliances without digital clocks; putting things on power-strips; if I’m not on the computer it is unplugged from the wall… and doing things like this we got our power bill from over a hundred a month to thirty. …We are going to have to downsize on a personal level; you’re not going to be driving everywhere like we are now, you might not want to take the job that is 30 miles from your home; or drive across town for that special coffee you like. …The real question is: what is the no-oil susta...