Found a possible Fitstix sub - cheap!

bearcatfan · 03-17-10, 08:54 AM

I was in Walmart today looking for Shake Weights (didn't find them). But, I found a possible cheapo version of Fitstix.

In the toy section they are selling $2 Monster Bubble Sticks (9 fluid ounces) and $1 baton bubble sticks (3.9 fluid ounces). I considered buying them, having my kids do the bubbles, and then filling them with .... something. I guess you could do water, sand, whatever since it is a screw-on top - the top contains a wand, but it looked pretty easy to break off. They look to be about the same size as Fitstix, with the same phallic shape.

I haven't tried it, but I might. At the very least, my kids get bubbles and I'm only out a couple bucks. Plus they come in all sorts of pretty colors

ssgilby · 03-17-10, 09:17 AM

You're so smart, Rose! Not to mention thrifty!

bearcatfan · 03-17-10, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssgilby

You're so smart, Rose! Not to mention thrifty!

Yeah, talk to me after I drop $100 on a Bodyblade (if I do .....).

sherry7899 · 03-17-10, 11:33 AM

A vf friend suggested I make them using empty Pringles cans filled up about halfway with rock salt. I haven't tried them out yet, but that's a cheap alternative, too

Rose, did they come in purple by any chance??

My son is too old for bubbles, but I might get them to make something smaller to hold instead of the Pringles can. Thanks for posting!

Sherry

wnt2bfirm · 03-17-10, 12:41 PM

I saw Shake Weights at Bed Bath & Beyond. You might want to check there and you can use a 20% off coupon.

ssgilby · 03-17-10, 12:50 PM

Nevermind.

alisoncooks · 03-17-10, 01:48 PM

Nice idea~~~certainly easier & cheaper than making my own out of pipe from Lowes! Plus my DD would love the bubbles.

Thanks for sharing!

Raphig · 03-17-10, 03:15 PM

Rose -

If you're still interested in the Shake Weights, look by the checkout area if you didn't check there. I can't remember the price, but they were right next to the line we were in.

Terri

dmhammy · 03-17-10, 03:54 PM

I saw the shake weights at Target.

Dawn

sherry7899 · 03-18-10, 10:24 AM

I bet dollar stores would have the bubble sticks, too. I may check there. I couldn't face going into Walmart today..

Sherry

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03-17-10, 08:54 AM
bearcatfan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ohio	Found a possible Fitstix sub - cheap! I was in Walmart today looking for Shake Weights (didn't find them). But, I found a possible cheapo version of Fitstix. In the toy section they are selling $2 Monster Bubble Sticks (9 fluid ounces) and $1 baton bubble sticks (3.9 fluid ounces). I considered buying them, having my kids do the bubbles, and then filling them with .... something. I guess you could do water, sand, whatever since it is a screw-on top - the top contains a wand, but it looked pretty easy to break off. They look to be about the same size as Fitstix, with the same phallic shape. I haven't tried it, but I might. At the very least, my kids get bubbles and I'm only out a couple bucks. Plus they come in all sorts of pretty colors __________________ Rose

03-17-10, 09:17 AM
ssgilby Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota	You're so smart, Rose! Not to mention thrifty! __________________ Shelley

03-17-10, 11:33 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	A vf friend suggested I make them using empty Pringles cans filled up about halfway with rock salt. I haven't tried them out yet, but that's a cheap alternative, too Rose, did they come in purple by any chance?? My son is too old for bubbles, but I might get them to make something smaller to hold instead of the Pringles can. Thanks for posting! Sherry

03-17-10, 12:41 PM
wnt2bfirm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York	I saw Shake Weights at Bed Bath & Beyond. You might want to check there and you can use a 20% off coupon.

03-17-10, 12:50 PM
ssgilby Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota	Nevermind. __________________ Shelley

03-17-10, 01:48 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Nice idea~~~certainly easier & cheaper than making my own out of pipe from Lowes! Plus my DD would love the bubbles. Thanks for sharing!

03-17-10, 03:15 PM
Raphig Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest	Rose - If you're still interested in the Shake Weights, look by the checkout area if you didn't check there. I can't remember the price, but they were right next to the line we were in. Terri

03-17-10, 03:54 PM
dmhammy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan	I saw the shake weights at Target. Dawn __________________ The elevator to success is out, you're going to have to take the stairs. Matt Furey Yes I admit it, I'm addicted to fitness. I guess I need a 12 step program or maybe just 12 good steps to jog up and down on 2/260

03-18-10, 10:24 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I bet dollar stores would have the bubble sticks, too. I may check there. I couldn't face going into Walmart today.. Sherry