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Field Trip to Wikburro!
By Dear mr.president pink, on Thu Jul 3, 2008 8:07am PDTOne day I was With my brother and he told me we are getting red of the Wii and I thought we weren't getting anything else. I was Wrong My grandmother would buy us a ps3 (80gb).The problem Is that they don't make them any more. My Dad was looking on the internet and He Found 1. The Very... Read More »
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What's your take on heirlooms—burden or blessing?
By Valerie Rains, Shine staff, on Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:54am PDTOf course, at the most basic level, an heirloom is something to be cherished—it's a piece of family history, a reminder of someone you love (or loved dearly and may no longer have around), an object that someone deemed special enough to preserve and pass on to little old you. But there are times when no amount of love and nostalgia can make, say, a time-worn faux Tiffany floor lamp work in an industrial-chic space. The New York Times addressed this and other conundrums yesterday in their article, "The Tyranny of the Heirloom." (Hmm, what an ambiguous title! I wonder how they feel about it?) In it, author Joyce Wadler proposes that "[a]mbivalence and guilt...are central elements of furniture inheritance, the anchoring pieces around which everything is organized, like the sofa in a living room," and quotes psychologist Barry Lubetkin, who has seen patients become “slaves to inanimate objects.” Read More »
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What's your biggest home splurge?
By Valerie Rains, Shine staff, on Tue Jul 1, 2008 12:46pm PDTWhile, in all practicality, my next home splurge should be a really great, ergonomic desk chair, I just can't seem to get excited about that and will probably end up going for the least expensive (and least ugly) thing that looks like it has any back support at all, and save my rainy day money for something more like a vacation*. The truth is, I am bad at splurging. Like almost physically incapable of it. I envy the people who can buy the high(er)-end but well-constructed sofa they truly love and then fill the rest of the living room with cheapies from discount stores and flea markets. In my home, it's all cheapies. I know, I know, it's a recession now, no one needs to be splurging anyway, blah blah blah, but I'm still curious what other people will willfully ignore (or completely rearrange) their budgets in order to procure for their homes—fancy appliances? artwork? iconic furniture? high-thread-count sheets?
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So you tell me: What's your biggest home splurge, and if it's a recurring expense, will that change if the economy stays stalled?
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Speak For Yourself: Do you do patriotic party decorations?
By Valerie Rains, Shine staff, on Wed Jul 2, 2008 12:12pm PDTTrust me, I am all for theme parties (and if costumes are involved, even better). But part of what I like about a theme party is choosing the theme; at Fourth of July parties, it is decided before you send the first invitation. So then the question becomes, do you go all-out stars-and-stripes-and-Uncle-Sam-hats, or just use some combination of red, white or blue party supplies to set the mood. Or do you skip the patriotic thing altogether and just focus on the food? I scanned the Independence Day-themed items on Plumparty.com and found plenty of options for all of the above.
So now, the informal poll: Which of these items would guests most likely find on your Fourth of July table:
The literal and cheap: set of three stars and stripes snack bowls for $4. You won't be using these again (and they wouldn't hold up even if you wanted to).
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Welcome to Chez Moi! Give your Guests a Hotel Experience
By BeJane.com, on Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:43am PDTSummer is upon us, and that frequently means travel – which too often translates into lumpy beds, flat pillows, and Aunt Ruby's overly-friendly cats. But you can give your guests the royal treatment with a few simple, inexpensive steps. The next time you’re hosting company, let your loved... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
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Peanut butter cups and dirt, part 2
By teachergirl, on Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:31pm PDTOkay, so today's gratitude journal is influenced by what I've read here on Shine today! I can eat my peanut butter cups at home and the only thing I'm hurting is my hips. My kids don't suffer from food allergies I have an open mind and a heart full of compassion I don't mind... Read More »
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SmartPower SmartTip of the Week: Keep it on “cold”
By Brian F. Keane, SmartPower, on Wed Jul 2, 2008 10:21am PDTMost of us may not typically be big fans of cold showers, but let’s not be afraid to use cold water for washing our clothes. Using only the cold-water cycle on your washer will save the average household around $64 and reduce its carbon emissions by 100 lbs. each year. “No way,” you... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (6) | Blog
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My Last Day in Exile
By Rusty Shoe, on Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:46am PDTI've been living in what I've considered exile for 4 and 1 half years. Some of the discontent I've brought on myself. I didn't want to be here, so I haven't tried to make friends, instead I've clung to the past. I knew that one day I would go home. And... Read More »
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Spiderman swimsuits and pizza
By teachergirl, on Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:59pm PDTSo, it's been a few days since I posted my online gratitude journal. I'll have to catch up a bit. Former students who are helping care for my dad in their new roles as nurses and radiologists My stepson, his wife and toddlers made it safely here, after driving for 14 hours the... Read More »
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LAZY EVENING
By jer bear, on Tue Jul 1, 2008 6:17pm PDTHOW ARE THING GOING TONIGHT Read More »
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