The Uncompleted Chair

 

I will be the first to admit that my umbrella is currently laying somewhere in my messy closet; which is why I think the Uncompleted Chair was specifically made for me...and you of course. Designed by Chia-Wei, Lin and Jui-Lu, Shih this chair allows you to complete two things: 1. Improve your posture and 2. Allow you a place to store your umbrellas without having to find them when leaving your home at the last minute. Of course I don't recommend sitting in the chair while you use it as an umbrella holder but this is perfect someone that enjoys lounging around not wanting to feel the back side of a... Read More >>>

Angelina Jolie Refused President's Invitation

Many Hollywood celebrities would do anything to be invited to a dinner with the President Barack Obama, but Angelina Jolie recently refused to meet the President.

While most of the Hollywood showed up at the White House Correspondents Dinner last weekend, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt passed on attending.
A friend of the actress said: "Angelina is always invited by several media outlets to sit at their table, but she always refuses (…) Angie is filming in Europe at the moment, but that isn't the reason she didn't attend. She didn't go because on her weekends off she would rather spend h... Read More >>>

The Real Meaning of ‘I will call you…”

Have you ever wondered why he didn’t call although he said he would. Well… as most of us probably already know this, very often guys say one thing and mean something opposite. The “I will call you” is probably the most popular one but there are several other phrases that men love to use.

Steve Santagati – a relationship expert from “The Today Show”: prepared a little dictionary translating the true meaning of “man-phrases”.

- “I’ll call you” – meaning “I may call you.” Santagati says a man will definit... Read More >>>

Unusual Gift Ideas, Part I

Attention gift-givers! Are you out of luck with conventional gift-giving behavior? Do upcoming family birthdays loom in your near future? Or are you just an early bird Christmas shopper? Finding the perfect gift is easier if you think outside the box. Check out some of this fall’s coolest and silliest get-ups:

 

 

1. Moshi Voice Control Digital Alarm at Brookstone. ($49.95) Who wouldn’t appreciate an alarm clock that you command with your voice? “Moshi,” this smart little digital clock, lets you set alarms from bed, hands-free! With commands... Read More >>>

Natural Distractions

Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to your exercise routine? Think about how much your environment affects your every day mood. You wouldn’t want to catch your Z’s on a busy street corner, would you? Your body will get tired of uncomfortable spaces, which may worsen your overall performance. Especially monotonous routines, for instance, will do for your body what an uncomfortable bed will do for your sleep habits.

The most elemental way to wake up the body is through a natural retreat. I’d say our natural surroundings live up to their reputations as therapeutic centers of serenity, so jump on in... Read More >>>

New Twist on Old Favorites

Want to have restaurant-style cocktails at home? Stay in tonight and mix up some of your favorite mixed drinks (and achieve the same fancy flair they have at cocktail hotspots). If you’re not a recipe follower, experiment with your favorite flavors. All you need is your choice of liquors, and a combination of fresh ingredients and pre-made mixes.

 

Blackberry Mojito:

 

Coat two spoonfuls of blackberries, a handful of mint leaves and half a lime with a spoonful of sugar. Muddle the mix and add a 2 oz. shot of rum and 1.5 oz. of sweet an... Read More >>>

Keep Your Pets and Your Home Happy

No matter how much you love your furry friends, when things get crowded they can feel like intruders. Don’t feel guilty about admitting that your pet has taken over a little. Make you and your pets happy by incorporating some of their essentials into yours. It may make the space happier than you think.

 

First of all, keep toys under control. The fastest way to feel like things are out of hand is to let an animal’s toys lay all over the floor. Unless you have a pet who is great at picking up after himself, de-stuffed chew toys and catnip playthings can... Read More >>>

New Daytime Show to "Veg Out" On

There's a new show for us food junkies! Fortunately, this one works for the money wise too. The new program, featured on Food Network, is Melissa d'Arabian's Ten Dollar Dinners. Every week, Melissa tries out a new dinner fix that feeds a family of four for under ten bucks. What a deal!

 

Melissa d'Arabian's show isn't the only new addition to the Food Network. The show's host herself is new to the cooking biz. Though she's been cooking from a young age, Melissa has never held a true cooking gig until she scored a spot of Food Network's fifth season of The Next Food Netwo... Read More >>>

What you Didn't Know About Recycling

If it seems too expensive to just throw away, it probably is. Many of the broken or outdated items in your home can still be saved somehow. Cell phones, eyeglasses, and even old appliances can avoid the dump if you recycle them. The best way to recycle old goods that still work is to donate them to local organizations that can give them to people that need them. But other recycling services will make use of your items, even if they aren’t usable. Recyclemycellphone.org is a good place to start. They’ll find a home for your outdated ce... Read More >>>

Become a Savvy Online Shopper

Always check for coupon codes. Even easier than clipping newspaper coupons is doing a quick keyword search for online discount codes. You might be surprised at how many of your favorite online vendors have deals floating around that you can take advantage of. On coupon code sites, people who receive updates or hear about online promotions share codes with other consumers. The users then try the codes and can report back on how successful the coupon worked with their online order. Simply searching for the name of the online store with the words “coupon codes” will get you to t... Read More >>>

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