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Offbeat Play Structures for Your Unique Child
by Jennifer Chait at Offbeat Homes
This month at Offbeat, I’m introducing you to some of my neighboring blogs via the Lifestyles Channel Three Doors Down event. Last week we looked at Psycho for Love. This week, something a little less psycho, and more fun; Play Library. Play Library covers the best of the best in...
You Want Me to Find a What?
by Bald Man at Marriage Actually - An honest look at marriage
She invited me to share my side of the story, so here it goes. I’m on Day 6 with the kiddos. Things have been going very well, but I’m ready for Kerri to get back in so many ways. (Get your mind out of the gutter.) I’m not really expecting her...
I’d like to live, under the sea…
by Jennifer Chait at Offbeat Homes
If life as a little crab or fish or any ocean creature sounds like fun to you, then you have to check out the offbeat beauties from Senosiain Arquitectos. The Nautilus House, is one of the more odd abodes I’ve seen lately, and is a literal shell of a house. The home...
Graduation Party Planning
by linette at She Knows Parties
There are several points to consider when you’re planning a graduation party. Here are several questions for you to ponder before you finalize your graduation party plans. 1. How many guests are you expecting? Is your location large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably? 2. Indoors or outdoors? If you’re planning an outdoor...
MySpace lawsuit dismissal upheld
by Trench at MyCrimeSpace
Court sides with MySpace in suit over sex assault: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision to dismiss the infamous $30M lawsuit against MySpace. The family of 24-year-old Julie Doe filed a lawsuit against MySpace after she was sexually assaulted by 19-year-old Pete Solis who met her over MySpace. Tags:...
Today The Iris Blooms
by linette at Mother Earth's Garden
Today the white iris is in full bloom, and we have full sunshine. Why not yesterday for garden blogger’s bloom day? It’ one of my favorite flowers in the garden. I love their white elegance, and they bloom again in the fall. My mom gave them to me a couple years...
6 Strawberry Desserts from Martha
by Tracey Thompson at Foodie Obsessed
Cook-out season is upon us and the start of it all, Memorial Day, is a little over a week away. Strawberries are high on everyone’s preferred food list during the Summer. Martha Stewart has six strawberry dessert recipes to savor for your upcoming cook-outs: Strawberry Galette Cheesecake Filled Strawberries Rhubarb-Strawberry Ice Cream Old-Fashioned Hand Pies Strawberry Shortcake The Strawberry...
Can You Organize Fatherhood?
by Jennifer at Declutter It!
Maybe? I can at least give it a shot. As part of the Lifestyles Channel, Three Doors Down event this month, I’m introducing you to four neighboring blogs throughout the month. The last blogging neighbor I introduced you to was Hankering for Yarn. Yarn, in relation to fatherhood, is actually quite easy...
Memorial textiles- all the links
by Noreen at Hankering for Yarn
My daughter, Chloë, has just posted the most heartmelting entry on her blog. (click the link below to see her pics) She has written about what it has been like for her to do the sewing of the memorial textiles (called antependia) that we have co-created in memory of her Nana,...
Lights and Sounds but No Batteries!
by Susan Gunelius at Play Library
Hat tip to Peggy at Tree Hugging Family for posting about the new Sprig toys that deliver electronic-like features such as lights and sounds without batteries. Of course, no batteries is very eco-friendly, but most parents will also agree that toys that don’t require batteries are simply great! First, batteries...
Positively Friday
by char at Weary Parent: Parenting Tweens & Teens
As this week winds down, my favorite weekend of the entire year is just gearing up. I coach competitive gymnastics a few afternoons a week and this weekend is the State Championships for the level I work with. My 2 daughters and I are making it into a girls weekend having...
Artsy bloggers roundup for May 16-2008
by Noreen at Hankering for Yarn
How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art & Written Work? Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it will affect artists, writers, and artisans. Layers Upon Layers The incredibly talented Judy Coates Perez...
Colbert Celebrates American Craft Beer Week
by Kelly at Brew Ha Ha
Stephen Colbert celebrates American Craft Beer Week on the Colbert Report by drinking a nice, warm Pabst. Mmmm. It did win a blue ribbon, right? Tags: American Craft Beer Week, beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Stephen ColbertShare This...
Dennis Rodman arrested for abuse
by Trench at Psycho for Love
Ex-NBA star Rodman charged with domestic violence: In a surprise to absolutely no one Dennis Rodman has been charged with allegedly hitting his girlfriend. The 46-year-old was arrested at a hotel April 30 after Gina Peterson called hotel security. Police say she suffered injuries to her arm. Rodman spokesman Darren Prince says Rodman...
Next on Snapped: Kerri Faye Brown
by Trench at Psycho for Love
Oxygen’s Snapped is All New on Sunday! Oxygen’s Snapped chronicles the life of a woman who has been charged with murder. These shocking but true stories turn common assumptions about crime and criminals upside down, and prove that even the most unlikely suspects can be capable of murder. This week...
Texas man beats ex-wife to death
by Trench at Psycho for Love
Ex-Husband Charged In Baseball Bat Beating Death: Brent Douglas Stephens of Carrolton, Texas has been arrested in the baseball bat beating death of his ex-wife Denise Stephens. Stephens waited outside of his wife’s place of employment and when she arrived she beat her to death with a baseball bat. Denise Stephens...
A young girl’s twin found in her stomach
by Sherry at Inside Motherhood
Well here’s something you don’t hear every day. A nine-year-old girl in Greece was complaining of severe stomach aches so her parents took her to the hospital to examine her. They found what they thought was a two-inch long tumor but when they removed it they were shocked...
Art Blog Explorations
by Katelyn at Stamping Mad
I really needed to escape through all these wonderful art blogs today. Why? Well, I won’t bore you with the details, but it involved these factors: I’m clumsy today. I have thousands and thousands of seed beads. The supply closet has a very plushy shag rug. So, on to our weekly...
how-to of the day - making silk paper - playing the the background colors
by Chloe at Tangled Thread
I’ve decided that I want to mount the canvas onto a piece of cotton, before it’s stretched onto stretcher bars (or cheat, and just use a pre-stretched canvas from an art store) But what color to use for the background? I quite like the way it looks on black - it’s...
Numi Dry Desert Lime Tea
by Marye at Kettle and Cup
Numi Dry Desert Lime was an interesting tea. This is not a wimpy kids limeade from Sonic. Nope. Very lime. Very Dry. I have no clue how they did it. Personally I like my drinks to be a little sweeter. Even with added sugar this one makes...
It’s raining in my beer
by Chris at Brew Ha Ha
For those of you in sunnier climes, it’s a cool, rainy day here in Philadelphia. When I grumbled about the weather to a client who spent much of his life in Ireland, he said it’s what they called a “high chair day,” meaning one should make one’s way to the...
White Silk and Berry Tarts
by Marye at Baking Delights: Baking breads and treats for your family
You read that right. I have been trying to come up with a white french silk recipe that I was happy with for a very long time. VERY long time. Why? Well, personally I find that french silk is one of those things that is a baking staple. It makes a...
The Chopstick Purse
by Peggy at Junk Creation
Oh, yes. It’s made from used, stained single-use chopsticks. And features a hemp liner. This unique baby of a purse is available from Eco-Handbags.ca. Their tag is “Helping the environment one handbag at a time!” I do believe they’re trying. You can find handbags made from just about anything there. It’s all reclaimed...
I am Loved!
by Marye at Baking Delights: Baking breads and treats for your family
Valli, at More than Burnt Toast is one of the blogs that I take time to visit regularly. The list is growing because there are so many blogs that are wonderful but there are a few that I try to get to daily, and comment on at least several times...
Chicks Drink Beer, Too
by Kelly at Brew Ha Ha
My first beer was a Michelob Light. There, I’ll admit it. I moved on to Michelob Ultralight. I was just that cool. When I moved up north for grad school, I couldn’t find my favorites so I switched to Coors Light and the local, more “exotic” beer, Yuengling (which I...
Contest Reminder - Two Days Left to Enter to Win Prizes
by Susan Gunelius at One Book Two Book
Just a reminder that the two awesome contests going on at One Book Two Book right now end tomorrow (May 17th) at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time). You can still enter to win a Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmark or an autographed copy of Letter of Love from China. Visit these posts to enter...
Macrocat #11702: What does you mean, can you has Caturday off?
by Heather at Macro Cats
What does you mean can you has Caturday off? Share This...
An Engineer’s Guide to Cats
by Heather at The Food Bowl
Oh wow. I really have not laughed this much in a long time. Alicia sent me this video of two professional engineers illustrating the proper care and practical benefits of cats. “None of the cats, humans, or engineers were mistreated in the making of this film. They were however, slightly...
Freaky Friday #111
by Heather Goldsmith at A Creative Journal
Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry. The previous entry, about Childhood Sports Memories, gave me an idea for this Freaky Friday. Were you one of those kids who were hopeless...
Childhood Sports Memories
by Heather Goldsmith at A Creative Journal
I couldn’t help sharing another cool blogging event with you when I saw it just now. b5media’s Sports Channel is having their own blogging event: Childhood Sports Memories. I think after reading their entries you’ll be inspired to make your own journal entry on this topic. I wasn’t involved in...

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Offbeat Play Structures for Your Unique Child

You Want Me to Find a What?

I’d like to live, under the sea…

Graduation Party Planning

MySpace lawsuit dismissal upheld

Today The Iris Blooms

6 Strawberry Desserts from Martha

Can You Organize Fatherhood?

Memorial textiles- all the links

Lights and Sounds but No Batteries!

Positively Friday

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 16-2008

Colbert Celebrates American Craft Beer Week

Dennis Rodman arrested for abuse

Next on Snapped: Kerri Faye Brown

Texas man beats ex-wife to death

A young girl’s twin found in her stomach

Art Blog Explorations

how-to of the day - making silk paper - playing the the background colors

Numi Dry Desert Lime Tea

It’s raining in my beer

White Silk and Berry Tarts

The Chopstick Purse

I am Loved!

Chicks Drink Beer, Too

Contest Reminder - Two Days Left to Enter to Win Prizes

Macrocat #11702: What does you mean, can you has Caturday off?

An Engineer’s Guide to Cats

Freaky Friday #111

Childhood Sports Memories

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