Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Chinese jump rope made in the US

Kids love to play HopStic!  Our product is made only in the US and is guaranteed to  bring hours of enjoyable exercise to today's children. 

The game is made simple by following sample routines like this one http://youtu.be/5hXPYBqEf7M
or it allows creativity to flow and when children make up their own.

Invite HopStic to your next party and replace the party bags with HopStic instead. They'll have fun, exercise and have a blast!  9 colors are available, too.

More information as well as our online store can be found on our website http://www.HopStic.com

Wholesale inquiries are welcome.

Monday, November 11, 2013

HopStic Chinese Jump Rope Warmup Routine

Stretch those legs with the warm up routine. Follow the steps then repeat moving the HopStic rope higher for a more skillful routine. The game is simple. The results are endless. Visit www.hopstic.com for more routines, information, and to order HopStic in your favorite color. 

Here is the routine:


Sunday, October 13, 2013

Competitive advantages

We've perfected the Chinese Jump Rope Elastic Game!

Unless we explain what makes us different, then how would you know?  

Packaging..  No plastic.. No waste
We use 100% US made and grown organic cotton packaging in the form of a reusable pouch. 

Our materials.. Longer, less fraying, continuous, and more comfortable. Not short.. Not toxic!

Our product is longer and flatter allowing for more than 1 player and less stretching and comfort in the legs. The soft braided material is made in the US and contains natural rubber in the elastic.  When it arrives, it smells new, not toxic from chemicals. And you don't have to tie it together either!

We care about kids.  We know what kids want. That's why we did this. It's good for kids.  It's fun for kids. And kids love it!   We know.  We have kids, too!

Just don't tell them they are getting exercise. 

Kids love HopStic!  Chose one from our 9 great colors from our store and see why.

www. HopStic.com










Sunday, September 15, 2013

HopStic Chinese Jump Rope is Simply Amazing!

HopStic hit Clinton Hill, Brooklyn yesterday.  Geraldine Tait the high flyer on the left broke out a Teal HopStic in the park while visiting a friend and her daughter who lives there.  Suddenly, as if the ice cream man just arrived, kids ran over to see what was happening and within minutes were jumping away.  As the excitement grew, so did the line of kids wanting to participate.   Some kids were jumping at the high level and it was simply amazing what happened.   In the midst of the abandoned swings, slides, and climbers, nothing could compare to the smiles on the faces from the kids playing HopStic!
 Notice that Hopstic is large enough for an adult and 2 children to play (color in photo is teal)   Each game has 4 yards of braided HopStic material made in the USA using natural rubber.  There are 9 fun colors to choose from!  Visit www.HopStic.com and discover a way to get kids excited about exercising,

  

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Unplug the kids to get them active..

Today's children are not getting the exercise they require.  I remember growing up and getting annoyed when I had to go inside.  Meanwhile, we were running through the woods, going to the park, climbing on rocks, and riding our bicycles just about everywhere!  What happened?  As parents, we need to set the example and find ways to get our kids more active.

Here are some tips to get kids going and become more active:

1) Plan a short trip somewhere.  Perhaps to a place where you would go as a kid yourself.  Pack a healthy lunch and some extra snacks and water.

2) Find a park and have a healthy lunch (no electricity to plug in)

3) Go for a walk, ride a bike, or climb some rocks (carefully as some of us are getting older)

4) Go to the beach even if its getting cooler, the sand is great to walk on and kids generally will find a way to run around and have fun!

5) Go to a museum, aquarium, or the zoo.  Walking is a must there and there's no way to avoid it!
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6) Exercise together.  Encouraging healthy habits and setting the example will show kids that its not just talk and there are real benefits as well as feeling great, too.

7) Play sports together.  Even if its just kicking a soccer ball, throwing a baseball, or tossing a frisbee (a what?) yes they are still a round and just as much fun!

8) Introduce kids to something new, exciting, and fun they will enjoy that gets them moving.  Think back to fun games like playing wiffleball, hopscotch, jumprope, Chinese jump rope, elastics, French skipping, cat's cradle, kick the can, or other games which were fun then and are fun now.  Believe it or not, they may find them to be new and exciting, or even throw in their own twist.  Either way, it's a form of exercise and they will get outdoors.  

Of course, we recommend HopStic which is fun, enjoyable, and will be a big trend in schools this winter...  But then again you expected that.  www.hopstic.com

Monday, September 9, 2013

A green approach to a classic game

What makes HopStic green?  It's not just those cute green frogs.  We actually use natural rubber in our braided elastic material.  The packaging utilizes a natural US grown and manufactured cotton pouch.  We decided that plastic was not the way to go.  As a result, we produced a safer product without that chemical smell you will find in our competition.  Visit www.hopstic.com today and see why kids love HopStic!  9 great colors available and all under $7 plus shipping.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

HopStic Made in USA Happy Labor Day

HopStic Chinese jump rope is made in the USA by US workers!  

We thank our suppliers- those men and women who produce the materials, create the packages, print our materials, sew our seams, pack our shipments, and deliver our products- all done in the USA!  

We wish you and your families a relaxing and safe Labor Day Holiday and thank you for the work that you do day in and day out. 

We also thank our fans who share the same vision- help kids to get the exercise they need while having fun in the process. We hope that you too enjoy the break and are playing HopStic with your children and their relatives.  We thank you for your excitement and business.

Sincerely,

PetitBoo and HopStic
www.hopstic.com
Twitter @HopStic
Fans@HopStic.com



Sunday, August 25, 2013

HopStic Chinese Jump Rope Makes a Difference

Chinese jump rope made in the USA?  What's so Chinese about that?  Nothing. That's the point. And the reason we call it HopStic. 

HopStic is made in the US only from US materials and labor.  

Yes, that means if you purchase a US made HopStic instead of a foreign produced and imported product, we can do our part to keep Americans working and employed. 

As an example,  while traveling in Florida last month, we took out the phone book to call clothing manufacturers. Out of the 20 or so numbers we called, only 1 was still in business. Barely.  

We need to keep these skills and talents alive in America before they disappear!  

Compare our product quality to what you find available. We promise it functions, is more durable, and smells better!  We stand behind every product we sell because we personally manufacture HopStic in the US!

Saturday, August 24, 2013

HopStic not just another Chinese jump rope game

Chinese jump rope has been around for centuries and has been played by children in many countries for years.  Many of us remember playing as children in the U.S. but that memory faded away.  HopStic is a new twist on this classic game.  Exclusively manufactured in the U.S. by PetitBoo, it features 9 unique colors.  All materials including the bio-degradable, reusable US grown cotton pouch are sourced from US manufacturers.  The printing, sewing, packaging all utilize US materials and labor.  HopStic can be purchased from their web store at www.hopstic.com, on eBay and Amazon.com. Having fun, exercising, and promoting better social interactions are all possible when you give your kids a HopStic!  

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

HopStic Chinese Jump Rope - A New Riff on a Classic Game Improves Kids' Wellness

Today, the following statement was released officially introducing HopStic by its parent company PetitBoo quoting its creator and CEO, Geraldine Tait.

PETITBOO LAUNCHES TO DEVELOP TOYS AND CLOTHING THAT ENCOURAGE KIDS TO THRIVE

ANAHEIM, CA – August 12, 2013 – PetitBoo is a new company developing toys and clothing that make a difference by encouraging kids to THRIVE – to be Tranquil, Healthy, Real, Imaginative, Vivacious, and Enthusiastic.  The company’s first product, HopStic is a modern, environmentally friendly, made-in-the-USA take on the forgotten playground favorite Chinese Jump Rope.
Started by Geraldine Tait, a 40-year-old businesswoman and mother of three girls (with two more stepdaughters), PetitBoo believes today’s youth needs to be given the opportunity to enjoy their childhood.  “Children must be permitted to fully live and experience each step of their childhood.  By keeping their brains engaged and their bodies in shape, we as parents can optimize this critical phase of their development,” Tait states.    
Geraldine believes strongly that our task as parents is to help children remain children for as long as they will naturally let us. This should translate through both the games they play and the clothes they wear.
The name “PetitBoo” closely relates to a favorite French term of endearment for children, “Petit Bout (de Chou)” which means literally “cute little piece of cabbage” or “little cutie.”
“PetitBoo toys and clothing are designed to create friendships that last a lifetime and memories that can be passed on from generation to generation,” she said.
PetitBoo’s first product is HopStic, a modern version of Chinese Jump Rope, a classic game played by three or more participants with the goal of performing a specific combination of jumping maneuvers.  The game encourages exercise while allowing children to have direct social interaction and fun with their friends.   The name “HopStic” is a whimsical combination of the words “Hop” and “Elastic”. 
“I started with HopStic because I remembered the hours of fun I had as a child in France playing on the playground and in our neighborhood with my friends.  With all the formal play-dates and scheduled activities being set up for them these days I feel kids today are missing out on the freedom and wonder of being a child.”
HopStic was designed and is made in America using materials and labor sourced only in the U.S.  In an effort to be environmentally responsible, the high quality, braided elastic rope contains natural rubber and comes in a 100% US Cotton, biodegradable and repurposable pouch.  There is no plastic or paper packaging. 
“I think it’s important that as a consumer society we be responsible about where our products come from and what kind of impact they have on our world.  By sourcing everything in the U.S. we are supporting the local economy, creating jobs, and reducing our carbon footprint.”
HopStic currently is available in nine colors: Royal Blue, Classic Red, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Green, Deep Purple, Lilac, Teal, Fluorescent Yellow, and Fluorescent Pink. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price is $6.95.  HopStic is available exclusively online at www.hopstic.com, eBay.com, Amazon.com, and soon in select toy stores across the USA.
Inquiries can be directed to info@HopStic.com, or by telephone to 248-539-1765. # # #


A copy of this press release can be found at the following link:
http://media.wix.com/ugd/e0d2bd_30a586be2de50e328fd8c9dd11e8b028.pdf

The official HopStic website is: www.hopstic.com

A YouTube Video about HopStic can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqNSy1rLdQ

The name "HopStic" is trademarked in the US by PetitBoo.