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reminds me of Japanese tape. They have a large array of patterns and colors.


Discover Your Scotch StyleTake the Quiz, Reveal Your Style, Win a Sample
7/13/12 9:57 PM

I saw something like this on the abc world news about a year ago. I can't remember the exact details but there was a company that had these types of desks in their office(the staff was happier and most employees had lost 20lbs!). I've always wanted one since I saw that but they didn't give any kind of details as to where they bought or had them made. Thanks, AT!


MultiTable ModTable Standing Desk + Treadmill System Dwell On Design 2012
7/1/12 2:57 PM

Good tips... in the past 6 months I've had my first walk in closet and its slowly becoming a tech box graveyard. I know what I'm doing this weekend!


How Long Should You Keep Electronics and Appliance Packaging?
1/10/12 2:54 PM

That was a beautiful video! Roasted veggies always have my attention!

Sadly, the local libraries don't have her book. :( I'm going to have to hunt it down or order it on Amazon. The message sounds like something I'd be interested in hearing... 'Diet for a Small Planet' is one of my faves.


Video: Cook a Week of Vegetables in One Afternoon
1/9/12 6:29 PM

Been reading since 2006! Will take some getting use to but I'm sure I'll adjust. :)


Welcome to Apartment Therapy 3.0!
1/9/12 5:26 PM

if you ever come across a Polaroid Sun 660 get it. I prefer it over the 600.


My Tech Top 10: Joelle Alcaidinho
12/28/11 3:32 PM

1. I try to do the dishes while I'm cooking because I hate having to do them after I just made a dish with multiple ingredients (measuring cups, measuring spoons, prep bowls etc). My mom always taught me to go to bed knowing the dishes were all washed. Plus, living in nyc I fear the cockroaches.
2. My coat rack is always used!
3. this is where I am guilty. It will take me forever to organize books, magazines, gameboy, dvd's, etc back to where they go.
4. Trash is not so bad....I understand the 1 bag a day... Living in NYC its usually the small grocery bag everyone!!! calm down!
5. I love lists but never really thought about doing them at night... will have to force myself to try it out.

Usually before bed, it's taking the dogs outside, changing the water in their bowl (they tend to drink a lot of water in the middle of the night), doing my girly skin regime, and trying to read at least one chapter of whatever book I'm reading at the moment. :)


5 Things To Do 10 Minutes Before You Go To Bed
12/16/11 6:06 PM

love the toilet paper roll idea.


Why Didn't I Think of That? 10 DIY Ideas from Pinterest
11/16/11 10:56 PM

That price makes me run for the hills. I'd much sooner buy a fuji instax and a handful of film. Too bad though, I love Polaroid I have a collection of land cameras, sx-70s, to the more recent instant cameras and I have close to a dozen polaroid film packs in my fridge. (color still looks great... just took a Polaroid the other day)


Return of the Polaroid Instant Film Digital Camera
11/14/11 8:49 PM

I've never made a potato soup before but just whipped this up for dinner tonight and when I took a taste test I couldn't believe how yummy it was. Tastes exactly like a baked potato! I cut the recipe in half (didn't have enough of everything) and it was quick and very easy. :)


Recipe: Baked Potato Soup With Bacon, Onion & Cheddar
11/4/11 5:46 PM

I made this soup a few days ago and it was good but a little on the thin side. I prefer a thicker broccoli & cheddar soup. Hale and Hearty broccoli cheddar is what I was aiming for. Might add another potato when I make it again. :)


Recipe: Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
10/31/11 12:06 AM

Made this today and it was delicious. I don't know what exactly a very mature zucchini looks like but I left the skin on & didn't have any bitter after taste. Very filling and affordable soup to make. All the ingredients made it under $0.80 per bowl. (had about 5 servings) Will make again very soon!


Recipe: Zucchini Garlic Soup
10/30/11 11:48 PM

I should suggest the Olympus Tough to my aunt. She has had two digital cameras meet a much sooner death by allowing her grandchildren (all 3 and under) to use it.


When Splash-Proof Isn't Enough: Waterproof Cameras
10/13/11 1:04 PM

I have a bunch of china markers laying around. When I was in photo school I used them a lot for contact sheets. I never considered using them in the kitchen but will try it out. Thanks!


Quick Tip: Keep a Grease Pencil In Your Kitchen
10/12/11 4:17 PM

Very nice. Love the windows.


Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi's Beverly Hills Home
Architectural Digest

10/5/11 12:22 PM

Beans. Growing up in an extremely Tex Mex city, beans are everywhere. And when I was a child I ate some didn't like it and vowed to never eat them. Flash forward to when I was about 17 a stomach that was screaming FOOD now. My mom stopped by to get a breafast taco and my usual was bacon and egg BUT they were out. (they are usually pre made and wrapped). So my mom came back with 2 egg/bacon/refried bean tacos. I was annoyed & she said its really good just EAT IT! So I did and I was like WOW. This actually does taste really good.

The next time we went to eat at a Mexican restaurant I finally tried the free bowl of Frijoles a la charra and LOVED it. Now I only go to Mexican restaurants where I know I get the free bowl of beans. MMM so good.


Do You Have a Vegetable Conversion Story?
10/4/11 5:41 PM

This seems like a pretty, cool idea. I may start looking at my grocery receipts to see how much I spend monthly and weekly.

MANY of my family members all have food stamps. In particular, one of my cousin's has food stamps for her, her two boys-age 5 and 1, and the baby daddy. She gets over $500+ a month (she also lives at her parents home which is a 2 bedroom house--- so its tight) and they have like the entire soda aisle in their kitchen. No joke. Her 5 year old constantly nags for Soda (for the past 2 1/2 years) and I swear he has hearing like a dog if he hears someone open a soda can. I really wish there was some kind of electronic transmission that could be sent to the gov't to monitor how some spend our money. I know many people who sell their food stamps. I'll give you $100 worth of groceries if you pay me $50 right now. No joke.

Some people do need food stamps, yes. BUT so many (especially in my area of southern Texas) abuse it. My mom came from a family of 11 growing up in the 60s/70s her dad worked every job he could find and my grandmother could only work part time since there was so many children and they had NO help at all. They didn't have a whole lot but they had their health. I feel really bad for the people that apply for food stamps honestly and get rejected. A friend who works for CMS says she literally hears people in the lobby exchanging ways to get quicker medicaid, food stamps, and housing... all while driving in a 2011 vehicle. But since its not in their name just "given to them" they can't do anything... they know every way to get around the rules. :\


Eating on $31 a Week: The Hunger Action Month Challenge
The Chicago Tribune

9/24/11 12:08 AM

Nice tips. I don't have any kids but I remember growing up I would spend a lot of nights with my grandparents (who although they know English prefer to speak Spanish) because my parents both worked nights and I learned Spanish from my grandma and her telenovelas. She didn't have cable! And the only thing there was to read was the bible in Spanish.

My conversation skills diminished once my parents work situation changed but I'm still really good at reading it. In fact I'll read Spanish newspapers,signage, and news headlines out loud because my parents and other older adult family members all know how to speak Spanish but can't read it... go figure!


5 Easy Ways of Fostering Bilinguism in Your Child
8/25/11 2:42 PM

I've been a fan/flickr follower of theirs for a few years, nice to see them featured here :)


Lullatone's Ideal Live/Work Space
Lifework

8/12/11 8:24 PM

I really don't this would be able to keep my cat away from my laptop. I've told him no, sprayed him with a squirt bottle, picked him up and off, nothing works.


3 Products that Keep Your Cat or Dog Off Your Desk
7/21/11 2:20 PM