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Colorful Kitchen

by ak
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A colorful kitchen makes me happy.  And all of these items here definitely made me smile.  That knife set is da bomb is it not?  And those chopsticks make me downright giddy.

Pure Komachi 2 9-Piece Knife Set, Broadway Panhandler
Good Cook Bamboo Spatulas, Target
Adjustable Apple Corer/Slicer, Crate & Barrel
Multi Prep Set, World Market
Chopsticks, Crate & Barrel
Citrus [...]

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iPhone Apps: Livestrong

by ak
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The other day I was looking for some sort of calorie tracker app because my trainer was asking me to provide him with a food diary of my week.  Because I’m lazy and all and don’t want to write all that crap out with a pen/paper I thought it would be easy to use my [...]

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Easter Bunny is Coming to Town

by court
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So, Easter is always a neat time of the year.  Church, hidden plastic eggs filled with money, and family.  That all makes sense right?
Seriously though, I love scoping out goodies for my son, Austin’s, basket.  Check it out (rated: 7-year-old boy).

Pocket Bunny- handmade and adorable.  Love it.
Bunny Crayons – I love seeing something as simple as [...]

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iPhone Apps: Grocery iQ

by ak
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A few weeks ago Sarah posted on whether or not she should get the iPhone or a Blackberry Bold.  I had been playing with the idea of switching from a Blackberry over to the iPhone myself.  My husband had already made that transition and was LOVING it.  So of course all your comments on the [...]

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Device to Change your Skins LIFE

by sarah
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My beautiful, ever so youthful, Aunt has introduced all the women in my immediate family to this handy device: The Clarisonic. It all started when my Mother asked her big sister what her skin-care regimen was, (Seriously, my Aunt has the complexion that every woman hopes to have when they’re 50) and out popped this handy [...]

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Animal House!

by der
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Call me crazy (or look at me like I’ve lost my mind as my husband did when I told him), but I long to have all of these little critters all up in my kitchen!

Pier One, Woodpecker Scissors
Pier One, Hippo Chip Clip
Pier One, Tucan Can Opener
Pier One, Cow Creamer
Pier One, Elephant Tea Pot
Pier One, Octopus [...]

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Opinions WANTED

by sarah
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Blackberry Bold vs. iPhone
So, my husband got an iPhone circa 2008 and I thought it was the most RIDICULOUS purchase ever. However, now that everyone, including my mother, has one, I’m starting to reconsider its coolness factor. The only thing I’m concerned about is the emailing capabilities and the touch keypad on the iPhone, which, [...]

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Definitely Essentials for My Room!

by der
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My BIG T pulls through again! Target has a line of kitchen pretties called Room Essentials. I find myself taking home a new piece from this collection each time I enter the store. It’s modern, simple, colorful and so darn cute!

Target, Room Essentials Revolving Utensil Holder
Target, Room Essentials Steel Beverage Tub
Target, Room Essentials Dinnerware
Target, Room [...]

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BAM! Gifted*

by ak
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I thought I would share with all of you some of the presents my little family procured on Jesus’ Birthday.  I’ll let you guess who got what.  We are all absolutely in love with our presents but only one of us (my son, Jack) goes and kisses their present (the monkey) multiple times a day.

Little [...]

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Stuff That Stocking Girly Style!

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Here are a few ideas for stocking stuffers of the girly kind ala ak! I think this is the perfect combo of girly meets geeky meets OCD if I do say so myself. Can I get a WHAT WHAT?!

Levenger, Pocquettes Zipped Earbud Pouch Keychain – This is SO cool, I mean the little [...]

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Christmas Wishlist: CR Edition

by court
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So a few of these are completely outrageous, because I can’t imagine spending the $.  But in a world where money didn’t matter, here is a list of the things I want to see under my tree.

Z Gallerie Lithe Vases ($14.95 – $18.95) – simple, yet intricate.  Would be perfect for my bamboo!
Hello Kitty Ceramic Watches ($995 [...]

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