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I love the "questionable bar" that has "good stuff" ginger ale (or ginger ale at all -- not just sprite and coke mixed), jalapenos and the muddlers to muddle them. Where does this writer live?

I've definitely had some pinterest fails -- usually of the crockpot variety. here was one that was supposed to be sesame chicken but tasted like the ketchup and soy sauce it was made with -- yuck! And don't even bother with the "cook X meals in one sitting" pins -- the recipes are all AWFUL (admitted even by the blogger whose post the pin links to).

But the worst was a "beauty" routine. It was supposed to create super smooth legs. Sugar, olive oil, and a dash of lemon juice. I tried it out. My legs started burning instantly. I was only able to stand the awfulness for half the listed time, and even after I washed it off with body wash and moisturized, my legs were itchy and rashy for DAYS. And of course, the bathtub was an olive oil disaster. My husband almost killed himself in the shower the next day.

On the flip side, I pinned the Kitchn's take on Jamie Oliver chicken cooked in milk recipe, and then repinned it with a guarantee because it sounds sketchy and I wanted my followers to know that it's real and awesome.

Kitchen cabinets DO look better all the way to the ceiling -- but for some reason most houses don't have that. And redoing cabinets costs a mint. Drives me nuts.

I totally had this book! The stained glass cookie and the "hidden treasure" cookies were my favorite.

Also, no Elmo hating. I was all about the Elmo hating until my toddler fell hard for him, and then I watched the documentary on Kevin Clash, and now I think Elmo and I have come to terms. He's actually quite a cool cat.

I'm with @tomathome. People who hate the message (not the overuse) of the Keep Calm posters don't understand the history. The Blitz was a relentless terrorist attack meant to dishearten the English people and make them panic and surrender to the Nazis. "Keep Calm" is in the same lines as "There's nothing to fear but fear itself" and other slogans that Allied leaders used to keep up the spirits of the people during the war.

They were saying, don't panic, don't give in, don't forget who we are and why it's worth fighting for our way of life. Keep calm and carry on -- carry on being brave, carry on fighting, carry on resisting.

And that's how they changed the world.

Quick pickling is my fave -- then you can use that same vinegar for the dressing!

i think I could happily give up every one of my kitchen gadgets except for my slow cooker. It's the only way to make truly fantastic stock -- you need to cook it for about 24 hours. I make a lot of stock. And it's so great to use in the summer when you don't want to heat up the whole house by turning on the oven. Also, pantry chili. and barbecue in the slow cooker is the best.

Oh, but don't you know, Sherry? True AT aficionados would rather dunk their own heads in bleach than use it on anything. Ever.

I'm having a difficult time imagining putting the time and effort (and expense) to something so profoundly silly. Party blowers come in every color of the rainbow at any party store for a dollar a 10-pack. Who would do this and if they have so much time, can they come over and do some chores for me?

They look like the same lamps to me, just with repainted basket shades and a paper accent.