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March 18, 2013
Today’s Thought
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March 15, 2013
Why Dreams Can be So Strange
What’s the strangest dream you’ve ever had? I had a pretty crazy recurring one when I was a kid, though the details of it are lost to me now. What makes those nighttime visions so strange? Your prefrontal cortex is actually the culprit. When you sleep—and hit that REM stage—your prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for logic and reasoning, goes [...]
Friday Links: Hummus Recipe Round Up
I could eat hummus all day long. It’s one of those go-to snacks that is mostly healthy and can be served in almost any situation. I usually buy hummus, but I’m determined to be better about making it. Here are some recipes I’m adding to my Recipes to Try board for this spring and summer. Guacamole Hummus from Shutterbean [...]
Mirrors That Help You Stand Up Straight
Have you ever hunched over the sink in attempt to get a closer look in the mirror? It happens to me almost every day—especially if I’m trying to put on makeup. But now a polish company called Miior has come up with a solution (tip of the hat to the awesome blog Design Milk for bringing them to our attention). [...]
11 Ways to Cook with Guinness via CookingLight.com
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and I’d like to make an Irish dinner for my family. Any meal suggestions or traditions celebrating this holiday in your family? Our colleagues at CookingLight.com have put together a few St. Patty’s Day galleries that include fun ideas like Cooking with Guinness and more traditional recipe collections that include everything you’d [...]
The To-Go Cup Lid Trick I Learned the Hard Way
Did you know that there’s a right way and a wrong way to put the lid on your coffee cup from Starbucks, Panera, or wherever you get your morning caffeine infusion? I learned this trick the hard way (on a black and white dress no less). Before you take your first sip, be sure that you or your barista have [...]
Today’s Thought
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March 14, 2013
2 Tips for Better DIY Hair Color Results
Do you dye your own hair? Aside from a few times when I got highlights (terrible idea), I’ve always gone the DIY route. Once you get over the initial fear of changing your own hair color it’s surprisingly easy to do. Here are two tips to make the process more successful. One of them I already do, the other I’m [...]
The Ice Rule: Or How Much You Need for a Party
Whether you’re having a party this weekend or your next soiree is months away, this is a tip you’ll want to file away for later. When you’re making your day-of party supply list here’s the rule for how much ice you’ll need: Get enough to fill your ice bucket, if you’re using one, and then plan for one 10-pound bag [...]
Do You Decorate for Smaller Holidays?
This weekend is St. Patrick’s Day, and it got me thinking about holiday decorations. Yesterday we shared a selection of St. Patrick’s Day decorations and party supplies, and I’m curious to know how many of you decorate for holidays through out the year. And if I’ve left out a holiday you decorate for, tell me what it is in the [...]
