Do you place your flowers in a "vhas" or a "vace"? Do you sit down to relax on a "chase lounge" or a "shays lounge"? Believe it or not, how you pronounce these words may affect others' perception of you! The following infographic is based on a survey of over 1,000 people on how they pronounce some of the most divisive words in the English language. The participants were then asked what they think of those who say them each way. The results may surprise you! (And wow, I didn't know there was even a different way of pronouncing "roof"!) Via Mental Floss....
Continue reading
Claire and Aerin are now halfway through their first summer camp experience. 8-) The camp is run by Claire's Montessori school; it is set during the hours that would otherwise be taken up by classes during the school year. And while the school continues to run educational programs and activities at camp, these summertime sessions tend to be less structured with more "fun" activities like outdoor games, messy art projects, visits from exotic animals and their handlers, and even field trips. For a small additional fee, children ages 3 and over — like Claire! — can take a bus to the local pool and take 2-hour group swimming lessons twice a week. Aerin's first week was admittedly tough with some tears and extra clinginess toward her mommy. But...
Continue reading
Eric La Sorda (Imgur user timburtongameofthrones) is an illustrator who — you guessed it — imagines GoT characters in the style of, or as certain characters from pop culture. It seems that he started by drawing his favorite Westerosians à la Tim Burton, and eventually went on to mash them up with individuals from Family Guy, Scooby Doo, Warner Brothers cartoons, Disney, and even Pokémon.
I’ve decided to share with you some of my favorites from his expansive collection. Be sure to check out his gallery for the full collection!
Peter Stark:
Lois Stark:
Chris Snow and Brian:
see:Korean Beauty Haul: IntroductionKorean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 1Korean Beauty Haul: My Favorite Products, Part 2 Sheet Masks, prices varySheet masks are sheets of cloth or thick paper — with appropriate cutouts for the eyes and nose — that are soaked with skin-improving chemicals. Although the instructions for each mask varies between each brand and type, they usually are to be left in place for a period of 10-20 minutes, and upon removal, the leftover liquid to be patted or massaged into the face. (XOVain calls Korea sheet masks the "Lazy (Broke) Girl's Facial." :-P You can also check out The Beauty Department's "Sheet Masks 101" article for a bit more information and their recommendations.) Like most other Korean skincare products, every mask serves to target specific skincare...
Continue reading