Aug 26, 2011  •  In Beauty, Blogging, Giveaways, Personal

$50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!

Update: This giveaway has now come to a close. Congratulations to Irene, who entered via the Facebook giveaway page! Please be on the lookout for an email from me soon! A few months ago, the famed Urban Decay Naked Palette — which had been getting regularly sold out everywhere since its release last year — came back in stock […]

Aug 25, 2011  •  In Apple, Art/Design, Geek, Science

The Golden Ratio of Apple

I have no idea if the designer(s) of Apple’s famed logo had this in mind when at the drawing board, but considering Apple’s attention to detail, I wouldn’t be surprised if this was meticulously planned out. 🙂 Via I Love Charts. You may also like: How Do Computers Render Curves? [Video] Periodic Elements of Star […]

Aug 25, 2011  •  In Entertainment

They Will Not Take No for an Answer

Remember how earlier this year, we canceled cable in addition to our land line? Since then, our cable company has been trying its darndest to win back our subscriptions. When we first moved into our home, we had signed up for their Triple Play package, which included cable, internet, and phone for about $100/month for […]

Aug 24, 2011  •  In Apple, Blogging, Geek, NYC, Personal

When I Am Granted an Evening Out Among Adults…

…blogging takes a back seat. For today, I met up with this lovely lady… To attend a fancy bloggers’ reception hosted by this tech company… Wherein we learned about a bunch of new products and ways to share media, met some cool people, grubbed on yummy catered food, and enjoyed an open bar (but only […]

Aug 23, 2011  •  In Claire, Gadgets, Personal

As Luck Would Have It… [Oh Cruel Fate]

Today was the day I had been eagerly awaiting for months. Because you see, today is the day that I am eligible for a cell phone upgrade! No more restarting the phone twice a day just to get it to function! No more 30-second lags! And no more cell phone camera that takes blank pictures! […]

Aug 22, 2011  •  In Funny, Home

Why Toilet Paper Should Hang OVER the Roll [A Compelling Argument]

I have discussed my stance on this issue before, and even shared with you an infographic on the Science of Toilet Paper Orientation. Today, I bring you the most persuasive argument I have seen so far on why “Over is Right, Under is Wrong.”   Does anyone still maintain that toilet paper should hang under […]

Aug 22, 2011  •  In Parenting, Personal

Before I Knew About Sex…

Lately I have been wondering how I will tackle the inevitable question that all parents get asked by their young children: Where do babies come from? My parents will be the first to admit that I was an unusual child. Always preferring books over other children, and never having to be reminded to go study, do my […]

Aug 21, 2011  •  In Art/Design, Entertainment

Paper Dolls from Your Favorite Television Shows

Illustrator Kyle Hilton has been creating a new paper doll based on his favorite TV characters each week. Among the television shows are the likes of Parks and Recreation, Breaking Bad, and one of my all-time favs, Arrested Development! Be sure to click on over to kylehilton.com to see the paper dolls from his other favorite […]