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Pretty cool! Here's a playhouse from 1899 that's still being used today. It's a mansion and it's always been just for kids!

http://smithplayground.org/history/


The Best Kid's Playhouse, Ever
4/29/13 6:42 PM

65% is extreme, but most of my favorite beers are 9-11% abv (and I do enjoy Dogfish Head's 120 min IPA). Typically a higher abv means bigger flavor and better value!


Extreme Beers: Are Brewers Going Too Far with High Alcohol Beers? Beer Sessions
10/23/12 2:44 PM

If you live in Philly, get yourself to Little Babies Ice Cream for their vegan speculoos ice cream immediately! And watch their super creepy videos that have made them an Internet sensation too.


Sweet Cookies in a Jar: Speculoos Spread
8/14/12 2:54 PM

Linnybee,
The best playground in Philadelphia is Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. It's a non-profit, has a HUGE playground, a historic Playhouse mansion, and is free.
Smith's Website
Smith's Facebook


Not Your Typical Playgrounds Monstrum
5/7/12 11:08 AM

This will change your pizza dough stretching life. Stretch a round of dough over a large upside mixing bowl. It's so easy to control and doesn't flatten the dough like a rolling pin.


How Can I Get My Pizza Dough to Stretch?
Good Questions

7/5/11 8:54 PM

Looks like BHLDN ripped off Elizabeth Dye (who makes beautiful wedding attire).
http://elizabethdye.blogspot.com/2011/05/just-saying.html


Designers Use Twitter to Call for Urban Outfitters Boycott
5/26/11 6:13 PM

Here you go, and a lot of other fiesta stuff too!: http://www.amols.com/catalog/product/BE5523MC


Parties in Small Spaces: Ideas from Apartment Therapy
5/4/11 8:50 PM

I hope that was sarcasm from Lepidoptery. You do not need to stay out of West Philly or South Philly (or parts of North Philly). There's plenty of great food, parks, and shopping in those areas. You can live or work in South, West or North Philly and yet be a victim of crime in a nice part of Center City.


Where To Furniture Shop In Philadelphia?
Good Questions

4/8/11 9:20 PM

I have a mid-century dresser I got for about $25 at a thrift store. I love the shape, the quality of construction, and the hardware, but it's covered in a thin and damaged veneer. I think in cases such as that, it's no big deal to cover up the wood with something that would make you smile like this and get more use out of the piece.


Before & After: Cheerful Wallpapered Chest of Drawers
UNT via Bemz Blog

3/16/11 8:59 PM

I've gotten that same bulls blood quite a few times and it's weirdly inconsistent. Even if it's all from the same box I've gotten a bottle or two that was much more translucent and thinner than I've had before.


Cheap & Cheerful Red Wines To Banish the January Blues
1/30/11 4:19 PM

southwick, that's immediately what I thought of when I saw this, I agree!


Quick History: Travel Trunks and Louis Vuitton
1/27/11 2:44 PM

When I was living in Spain in a residencia they always served the same thing on Saturday mornings for breakfast, they knew what was coming. It was white rice with over-easy eggs fried in tons of olive oil, smothered with very plain tomato sauce that I've never seen in America, and of course bread on the side.


What Are Your Favorite Hangover Foods?
12/15/10 1:53 PM

Here's a specific one that's a pretty close match, but I would look through all the pendent lights at this website, there are a lot with a similar feel.

http://www.barnlightelectric.com/pendant-lighting/barn-pendant-lights/barn-light-warrior-pendant


Similar Pendants for Recent Kitchen Reno?
Good Questions

12/7/10 1:18 PM

I'm curious what herb flavor everyone thinks thinks transfers the worst when going from fresh to dry. I love fresh basil and can garnish just about anything with it but I detest the ultra-sweetness and strangeness of dried basil and refuse to use it.


Quick Tip: When to Use Dried Herbs vs. Fresh Herbs
12/2/10 10:13 AM

Thanksgiving is usually just my immediate family. After cooking all day I often attend dinner in my pajamas, can't get more casual than that!


The Casual Thanksgiving
11/18/10 9:54 AM

All I have to say is, westies!


A Teenage Dream Room by Grant K. Gibson
Elle Decor Showhouse

11/11/10 7:03 PM

Art Museum/Fairmount is lovely with good shops and restaurants but really I would call it one of the LEAST diverse neighborhoods in Philly.


Jesse & Erick's Guide to Fairmount
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10/27/10 9:04 PM

Never noticed until now when I need it that AT doesn't let you edit comments...


Day 1: Clean One Room
The 20/20 Home Cure

10/18/10 4:50 PM

I have this Monday off. I started cleaning just one room and ended up cleaning my not-messy-to-begin-with for over 3 hours. I think I'll take off of major cleaning until this Thursday at least, my tummy hearts from bleach inhalation.


Day 1: Clean One Room
The 20/20 Home Cure

10/18/10 4:49 PM

If you can't get rid of them, make sure you invest in some kitten mittens.


Tips for Keeping Stray Cats Away?
10/8/10 5:52 PM