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Guest Post: When the One You Love Loves Legos

Nov 05. 2011

The following guest post comes from Amy of Parker Haus Roles, who has compiled a fantastic Lego Gift Guide (!!!), complete with pictures and links. J and I can't WAIT until our kids are old enough to start enjoying Legos. We've been eyeing the gargantuan Star Wars sets for quite some time now, waiting for an "excuse" to get them (and you know we'll be using the girls as excuses once they start appreciating Lego!). Be sure to check out Amy's blog, because her adorable family of four (her, her husband, and their two cats) is constantly redefining the term "young, urban, and hip!" I am married to a Lego Lover*. Where I have blogs and knitting he has Legos. I didn't understand it at...

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The Great Pumpkin Massacre [à la Calvin and Hobbes]

Oct 31. 2011

Calvin and Hobbes is my all-time favorite comic strip, and I still count The Complete Calvin and Hobbes to be one of the best presents J has ever gifted me. I seriously can't wait until our children are old enough to start enjoying these comics! If you are also a fan of C&H, you are probably well-aware of Calvin's creative (and oftentimes morbid) imagination being played out in the form of snowmen. Fans all over the U.S. re-create Calvin's snowmen each winter, with snow sculptures, props, and productions becoming more and more elaborate with every snowstorm. This Halloween, Elle of The Erratic Project Junkie has decided to mesh Calvin's snowmen with this October holiday to create a pumpkin version of the winter meme. The...

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NOVICA Review and a $75 Gift Card Giveaway!

Sep 23. 2011

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Di, who entered via the comments section below! I will be the first to admit that I am not always a socially-conscious shopper — while I do my best to support local businesses, I hardly ever really hold a newly purchased product in my hands, wondering about the hands that touched it before me. But whenever I do hear about some of the horror stories behind mass-produced items, I cringe inside and become even more determined to lend my hand (and money) to small businesses and individuals whose products were not only were created with love and passion, but who also rely on the money made from these items. So when NOVICA first contacted me about...

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

Aug 22. 2011

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 the roll? (And don't tell me it's to deter your baby or pet from unrolling the entire spool, because if your baby or pet is smart enough, they will get to it, no matter what.  :-P ) Via GraphJam....

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