This infographic offers a nice description of how this holiday became what it is today, and it offers an insight into why mothers need to be praised every day of the year!
Mother’s Day: Why We Celebrate
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mind-blowing video uses no CGI tricks
May 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just because this is so cool! Enjoy.
The Fine Art of Coffee Portraiture [video]
April 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Meet Mike Breach, barista extraordinaire, who “paints” everything — and everyone — into his lattes.
Here are some pictures of Latte Art that fascinated me. You can find more at: http://otakumode.com/mattsun
Seattle in top 10 of the most beautiful skylines in the world
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National Park Week
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Each spring, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, invite everyone to celebrate National Park Week. This year, from April 20 – 28, YOU are invited to get to know your national parks. Check out the site: http://www.nationalparks.org/national-park-week there’s lots to discover.
Did you know…that with 401 parks coast-to-coast, every American is less than 100 miles from a national park experience? National Park Week is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy these amazing places — so check the calendar of events, lace up your boots, pack your bag and set out on a national park adventure uniquely your own!
No More Tangled Extension Cords: How to Wrap Up Your Extension Cord Like a Contractor
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Do your extension cords look like this when you’re unraveling them, no matter how nicely they were wrapped up?
Today we’ll going to show you a tip that will banish tangled and knotted extension cords from your life. It’s called the Contractor’s Wrap, and I learned it from a Boy Scout leader who worked as an HVAC man back when my mustache was merely peach fuzz.
Here’s how it works. Read the article at: ArtOfManliness
Step 1: Connect the Male and Female Ends Together
Step 2: Make an Overhand Knot at the End
Step 3: Make a Chain of Successive Slip Knots
Put your hand through the loop of the overhand knot that you just made and grab the two strands of chord beneath it.
Pull the two strands through the loop and form another loop.
Put your hand through the loop that you just made. Grab the two strands of cord beneath it, and pull it through the loop to form another loop. Repeat until you get to the end of the cord.
Step 4: Tie Off the End
When you reach the doubled-over end of the cord (top image), you’ll want to pull it through your last loop to form an overhand knot.
Finished Product
Your finished product should look something like this. Just hang it up to store.
Unraveling
To unravel your extension cord, pull out the end to undo the overhand knot you finished with and then just keep pulling. Because you have a chain of successive slip knots, it will all just magically unravel without any tangling.
Doubling Up for Longer Cords
If you have an extension cord that’s 50 feet or longer, I recommend doubling up your cord. Instead of pulling two strands through your loops, you’ll have four. It’s important that you grab and pull through all four strands when making your loops
Finished doubled-up Contractor’s Wrap.
How Much Food & Drinks to Serve at a Party
April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Whether you are having a few friends over for dinner or throwing a full blown party for a holiday, one of the questions you will inevitably have to answer will be how much food and drinks to have for your guests.
There is nothing worse than having a party and running out of food…Ok, yes there can be worse but it’s pretty bad. Conversely, buying too much will leave you with lighter pockets and a fridge full of leftovers you probably won’t end up eating. So what is the magic equation for buying party food? Does one even exist? We think this chart created by Heather, who blogs at Chickabug, is pretty close to perfect.
Take a look:
You may want to print this out and taped it on the inside of your spice cabinet. Never again will I have to guess how much to serve.
Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
17 Bizarre Real Estate Listing Photos
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The search for a home can be quite an adventure. On the hunt for a house or condo with the proper amenities, you never know what you may come across. By digging through thousands of real estate listings each week it’s amazing some of the things we stumble upon. Here are 17 photographs from real listings on Estately that instantly surprised us.
1. Atlanta, Georgia – $525,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
There are better ways to cover up a carpet stain than this.
2. Atlanta, Georgia – $3,400,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
Some say the zebra was pushed.
3. Chatsworth, California – $869,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
If you’re a rock thrower who longs to live in a glass house so you can see the sky, consider painting the ceiling to resemble clouds at sunset instead.
4. Austin, Texas –$1,695,000. View the rest of this home here.
Do you dare to enter The Fortress of Slumber?
5. The Plains, Virginia–$5,999,000. View photos of this equestrian estate here.
First they show up in fast food and IKEA meatballs, then they appear in real estate listing photos. Horses just seem to be popping up everywhere.
Listed for $4.9 million, this Chino Hills home wasn’t yet completed, but an awesome replica was created for the listing photos. For children skilled in building LEGO mansions, there could a be a future career in constructing miniature home replicas.
7. Vancouver, Washington – Sold for $230,000. View the old listing here.
The listing for this home was literally crawling with babies. From inside the sink to the hallways, this Vancouver, Washington house featured the same crawling baby in at least eight of its photos. The photogenic tyke caught the attention of sites like Hooked on Houses – and eventually a new owner — because the home sold within months.
8. Little Neck, New York –$799,000.View photos of the rest of the home here.
No need to wake up. Just pull the sleeping bag over your head so we can snap a quick photo. Perfect.
9. Studio City, California–$1,325,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
Previously owned by comedian Dennis Miller, this combination sauna/bathroom features a toilet that can be easily hidden by the drop-down sauna seat. This combo raises also sorts of questions and concerns.
10. Fort Lauderdale, Florida – $3,150,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
Human evolution eventually lead to indoor plumbing, but some still long for the simpler times when business was taken care of in the forest.
11. Vernon, Vermont – $250,000. View photos of this carpet store in a home here.
This lovely home comes with a large master bedroom, two baths, and a carpet store inside. So even think you’re going to put hardwood floors in because that would be silly.
12. San Pedro, California – $410,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
The reaction was mixed for this Louis Vuitton-themed paint job, but the condo sold quickly and the listing was featured in everything from Curbed Los Angeles to StyleBistro.
Dogs routinely appear in listing photos (more proof), but they’re not usually captured during such private moments.
14. Mars, As In The Red Planet–$30,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
Ok, we made this one up as a marketing ploy.
15. North Hills, California–$2,600,000. View photos of the rest of the home here.
Some have speculated this was taken by the backup camera from a Toyota Prius. If successful, this could prove to be an incredible time saver for real estate photographers.
A lack of ceiling or walls is still no excuse not to stage a room for a listing photo.
Jules Verne crash lands in Camelot?
