My story
Hi there, jump rope family! My name is Toni Ciggs and I love love love jumping double dutch. As a kid growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, I jumped double dutch pretty much everyday. It was indeed my favorite pastime. My friends and I would jump from noon time until sundown when the street lights came on. As a kid, jumping rope was merely a game or friendly competition we played to see just who could jump the longest, inserting mumbles, pop-ups and crisscross on command as we sang jingles to the click clack of the ropes producing rhythms and beats against the pavement. We were naive to just how much exercise we were actually getting.
Fast forward 40 plus years later I have the privilege of jumping rope with friends on a regualar basis. We may not jump as long as we used to without taking a break but we still got it! The passion is still there. The biggest difference now is that we don't have to go inside when the street light comes on. We can jump after dark! However, there was one problem. We couldn't see the ropes! LOL! I searched and searched and could not find light up ropes that could be used to jump double dutch anywhere! I went to my husband with my issue and he, being the super man that he is, came up with a resolution! From this need, from this desire, the light-up glow ropes were birthed. I knew if I had the desire then others most likely did as well. After much back and forth, prayer, and encouragement, I bring to you and share with you one of my favorite pastime. I hope the ropes bring you plenty of playtime, laughter, and joy with those you love just as they do for me! Happy jumping!!!
Fast forward 40 plus years later I have the privilege of jumping rope with friends on a regualar basis. We may not jump as long as we used to without taking a break but we still got it! The passion is still there. The biggest difference now is that we don't have to go inside when the street light comes on. We can jump after dark! However, there was one problem. We couldn't see the ropes! LOL! I searched and searched and could not find light up ropes that could be used to jump double dutch anywhere! I went to my husband with my issue and he, being the super man that he is, came up with a resolution! From this need, from this desire, the light-up glow ropes were birthed. I knew if I had the desire then others most likely did as well. After much back and forth, prayer, and encouragement, I bring to you and share with you one of my favorite pastime. I hope the ropes bring you plenty of playtime, laughter, and joy with those you love just as they do for me! Happy jumping!!!
London
London is my oldest grandson. He is my first gift of sweetness. He is so loveable, sweet, kind, and low key. The Lo Down Glo rope is named after him.
Italy
Italy is my one and only granddaughter. She is sugar and a whole lot of spice. She is a bubbly, love to have fun girly girl. The IT Girl Glo rope is named after her.
Legend
Legend, the youngest of the trio. He is spoiled rotten and demands all of Nona's attention. He is loved, he is cherished, he will definitely live up to his name. The Legendary Glo rope is named after this lil guy.