Looking for Gift Ideas? Read These Spectacular Reviews for Action Wipes.

Still scratching your head over gift ideas for the athlete or outdoor enthusiast on your list? Scratch no more, there's Action Wipes. But if you're still not sure, then read these reviews.

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Bike To Work

Carlton Reid and Tim Grahl have put together a great book full of information and tips on how to "BIKE TO WORK - BURN CALORIES, NOT GAS"

For a FREE, 50 Page Book Sampler presented by Action Wipes, go to: http://tinyurl.com/68dysf and be sure to check out the "I'll get all sweaty" section on page 21.

For the complete book download, go to: http://www.biketoworkbook.com/

If you bike to work, or are even considering the idea, this is a must read!

My Thanksgiving Vacation

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. This year, we closed the office for the week in order to spend time with our families and give thanks for what we have. Curt headed to Palm Springs to visit with his folks, while I headed to San Pedro, Mexico to visit my dad.

To get to San Pedro, one must fly into Guadalajara then drive 2.5 hours southwest, towards Puerto Vallarta. The drive is scary as the road is only two lanes with dangerous curves, big trucks and impatient drivers that aren't afraid of passing those trucks regardless of the curves. Phew, just thinking about it scares me. Anyway, San Pedro is a very small town, I actually call it a village, with a population of no more than 600 people.

San Pedro is where my mother and I were born and where I was raised by my grandmother till the age of five. (That's my grandma in the middle and that's the house I was born and raised in.) Spanish was my first language. However, it was quickly forgotten as my dad began to teach me English from the moment I arrived in the U.S. and insisted it be the only language I speak from then on. Spanish was not allowed in the house as I grew up, which I believe was mostly because he couldn't speak nor understand it. Yup, my dad is a white boy, a gringo - thus making me a mutt (just like President Elect Obama.)

It's ironic that he's now living in San Pedro because prior to his retirement some 20+ years ago, he'd never even stepped foot in Mexico. He's been living there now over 15 years and guess what? He still doesn't speak spanish. But he's happy and lives well enough on his navy pension and social security. Not as happy as when my mom was alive, but happy enough. (One day I'll tell you about my mom - she was the Sheriff of San Pedro!)

This post doesn't really have anything to do with Action Wipes, I just wanted you to know a little about my dad. Because if it hadn't been for him bringing me back to the U.S. and giving me the love, support and encouragement to be whatever I wanted to be - I would never have had the opportunity to create Action Wipes.

Thank you Dad, I love you!!

Aw-Shucks...

Here are what some of our friends on Twitter are saying about Action Wipes:

• I finally had a chance to try out the Action Wipes and...let me tell you why I am in love with them. First, they smell incredible. I can spend the day smelling clean and fresh, not like a freshly lathered up baby. Also, unlike other wipes I've used after hiking or on the road, they don't leave any residue on me. Huge plus when showering is not an option. I really love these.
  
  
• Well, I would not have believed it, but my reaction to the Action Wipes, was completely different. Refreshing and cooling, with no residue. NO ALLERGIC REACTION. I also used the spray, first testing it on my inner wrist. No problems, and a great product. I brought them to lunch after today's grueling ride through 12 miles of smoke (30 miles in all) from the LA County and Santa Barbara fires. I wish I had taken a picture of the wipes before and after. They were black in some places. Four out of four women loved them. Loved the way it cleaned entirely, and left no residue. Loved the scent. Loved the size. Loved the Eco footprint.
  
  
• Action wipes are fantastic.
  
  
• Action Wipes work. Before/after my 30k trail run.

• Sorry, meant to write a mini rave. Action wipes were awesome! One of my climbing buddies stole them they were that good.
  
  
• Loved them! We took them on our last trip and they were great. I was surprised to see how sturdy they were and they smelled great. We loved them!
  
  
• Hi! I was just thinking about you. They're great! I'll be mentioning them in an upcoming travelingmamas post :)
  
  
• I action-wiped myself today and i really dig the scent. these will come in handy backpacking... :)
  
  
• They smell good, without being perfumey. That's a definite plus.
  
  
• Went through whole pack in Moab. They really came in handy! Intend to write a post about them. Here's one just from face http://is.gd/4g4m
  
  
• Passed out the Action Wipes to our marathon training group post run this morning to RAVE reviews. Looks like a winner!
  
  
• Thanks again for the action wipes. Every camper could use some. Definitely great for when there's no shower around!
  
  
• I did get a chance to try a couple. They are very nice. I like how they don't leave me sticky and don't smell strong.
  
  
• Thanks for the AW! They are awesome! In fact, love everything about them. Plan on doing a future blog post too.
  
  
• Hi, their wonderful, we are having our chapter gathering tomorrow, and we are going to pass them around and get ideas from them. let u know.
  
  
• We used them Columbus day weekend after hiking Tuckermans Ravine in NH. Luckily Martha had sent us a pack of ActionWipes! We were able to get the hiking/campfire funk off of ourselves for an enjoyable drive back down to southern NH feeling nice and clean! Thanks so much for an awesome product! I recommend them to everyone.
  
  
• Thx for the Action Wipes. They worked great. Best thing now is that I can use them to keep my bike in order.
  
  
• Just ran the Silicon Valley Marathon. Treated it as a tune-up long run (took it EZ). Used my Action Wipes afterwards. Awesome!
  
  
• Just got the action wipes. Wow! Far exceeded my expectations. Our van will smell real purty-like.
  
  
• Like ur Actionwipes. Clean n refreshng-0 residue. LOVE the reusability. Next am putting on peppermint essentials for reuse. MAHALO!
  
  
• A big thank you for the Action Wipes. Ragnar was GRIMEY! Those things were mega-awesome. Total Shower Replacement.
  
  
• We try to be on top of the next big thing. We think Action Wipes qualifies. Thanks for your race sponsorship!
  
  
• WOW! Action Wipes are great! Must show them to the local bike shop! Thanks! Much better than baby wipes for post-ride clean-up.
  
  
• Sunday Funday long run day. 10 miles of pure joy. Glad to have my action wipes at the end. Actionwipes.com
  
  
• Martha, Action Wipes were at hit with Team White Line Fever during the Ragnar Texas Relay. Stay tuned for a mention on the podcast.
  
  
• Used action wipes after a few days in flip flops... Worked great! http://twitpic.com/m9an
  
  
• Love the smell and feel of my skin after I used them.
  
  
• Congrats on your feature in Dec Triathlete Mag! My husband and I LOVE the Action Wipes after long runs.
  
  
• They worked great. Perfect size to wipe down with. Small package, easy to carry with you.
  
  
• Hey Martha, they arrived a couple of days ago. I love them! The liquid seems a little soapy at first but it dries quickly. The aroma is SO much better than baby wipes! I have been sharing them with our group and they always go quickly!
  
  
• I have tried them and I love em! I keep a pack in my car so anytime I need to go somewhere after I ride, I just use an Action Wipe and I am good to go! I will continue to use and buy them

A Bath None-The-Less

Nothing can compare to an actual shower or bath, but when one is not available, Action Wipes are the next best thing!

Here is what Pro Climber Ethan Pringle said about Action Wipes today:

"Got the wipes! I've been using them frequently while camping out in Indian Creek, on my face, hands and feet after climbing, and they've been great! A "ghetto bath", but a bath none the less."

Get more of Ethan and Bouldering over at Climbing Magazine.

Ethan at Mt. Clark

Photo by Damon Corso