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brain bits Archives

Brain Bits are just little internet bits I find here and there that don't require a full post.

They may be pulled from others' blogs (in which case, I'll always share the link) or through my StumbleUpon addiction.

At any rate, they are random and are not necessarily meant to be promotion, NOR are they ever a paid link. Please do not email and ask me to mention your sales, products, and/or site for placement in Brain Bits.

for when you have nothing better to do,

• Forever quoting Blue Yonder.
  10-9-2008

  “It seems like the way to stretch out your day is to do less. Do just a few things, and do them well. “ - Another precious quote by Blue Yonder.

• Am I the only one grossed out by this?
  10-7-2008

  Am I the only one grossed-out by Pampers Change’N Go Diapers? Seriously, baby PEES through the porous material and YOU ONLY CHANGE THE ABSORBENT CORE? Eeeewww.

• Pizza Hut BOOK IT!
  10-2-2008

  Win FREE pizza each month for your kids - sign ‘em up for Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! This program was built to keep reading motivation high so kids will develop into confident, independent readers!

• Calling all WordPress Junkies!
  10-1-2008

  Do you have something you want done ON your WordPress blog, but don’t know HOW to do it? Send me your request! I’ll review all requests and decide which to use for future WordPress Wednesday posts.

• Peel a hard boiled egg WITHOUT peeling it.
  09-30-2008

  How to peel a hard boiled egg without peeling it. Oh yea, you read right. Nope, this isn’t a trick. Try it and then YOU tell ME if you will ever dread this task again.

• See Jill Run.
  09-26-2008

  Jill of GlossyVeneer has a marathon in her future; she’s raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A mutual friend, Bethany, offered up a custom pottery piece in support - raffle tickets are being sold for as little as $1.00. Check it out!

• Wow! Beautiful banner maker!
  09-24-2008

  My mom, Gypsy Feather, has a new Etsy banner. A big ol’ shout out to Renee of Thompson Designs - QUICK! Take advantage of her talent before she realizes how much she’s worth and raises her prices!

• YoYos from Allsorts.
  09-23-2008

  Allsorts made me smile today, not only with her inner strength - getting on after her mother’s passing, but also this brilliant lunchbox of colorful yoyos that allowed “bits of sunshine” to peek through her day.

• OMSH in Legos
  09-22-2008

  Mommy Knows how to throw me some OMSH Lego lovin’ - check out her loose translation of my little monsters. I’m diggin’ it.

• Image Upload HTTP Error Fix
  09-21-2008

  If you are running WordPress 2.5 and are having an Image Upload HTTP Error issue, here is the plugin that will make you smile again - seriously good plugin medicine here.

• Rag Quilt Purse by Rainbow Creek
  09-20-2008

  Reader Rainbow Creek has a easy, step-by-step tutorial for how to make your own rag quilt purse. She likes to use sweet pastels, but I can totally see this in vibrant colors or earthy tones like terracotta.

• Customized Silhouette Tees of Your Kids
  09-18-2008

  Oh this is too fun! Capture a moment in a child’s life with a silhouette tee! Step-by-step instructions are available at Inhabitots!

• Ideal Bite
  09-15-2008

  You’ve probably seen the Ideal Bite ads here, right? Well now, if you sign-up, you can get $1.50 for every person that signs up through your site. This isn’t an MLM - you only get the moolah once, but hey, moolah ONCE is moolah, no?

• Mystery Starbucks gifter…
  09-11-2008

  Whoever put money on my Starbucks card…I wanna kiss you all over. Okay, so maybe not, but I definitely am sending you a virtual bear hug. And yes, I just discovered it.

• Thank the Lord - Cauliflower is good for something!
  09-10-2008

  Am I the only one that is glad to finally find some use for Cauliflower? Because up until now I was absolutely clueless. Surely no one EATS that stuff.

• Move over iPhone…
  09-3-2008

  I can always count on my dad for links to make me laugh. Move over iPhone, the Sumsing Turbo 3000 Xi Multitask’s in town.

• IZ - Over the Rainbow
  09-3-2008

  Everytime I watch this video of IZ’s (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole) memorial service where his ashes were released into the Pacific Ocean amidst 10,000 fans, I get chill bumps.

• Make your own crafty envelopes!
  09-3-2008

  Bethany Actually guest posted over at Secret Agent Josephine’s blog about how to make your own crafty envelopes from a calendar page -check it out!

• My kids can’t get enough of this parrot.
  08-30-2008

  My dad sent this over yesterday for the kids - they can’t get enough of watching this parrot.

• Does your closet need a guru?
  08-26-2008

  Besides the fact that all forms of organization makes me want to swoon, when you merge the words closets and guru into the same URL…I am SO THERE.

• Soap Nuts from LaundryTree.com
  08-25-2008

  Did you know that there’s a FRUIT you can throw in your wash that will get your laundry clean? And no, I haven’t found a new way to compost.

• Netflix community?
  08-23-2008

  Anyone on Netflix and want to join my community? Send me your email and I’ll send you an invitation. I’d love to get ideas on what you thought was a great movie - especially kid flicks.

• Make sure you do NOT have this Four Paws dog ball!
  08-22-2008

  A close friend of mine who raises labs sent me this alert. Read The Chai Story and make sure you do not have a Four Paws brand pimple ball shown on the blog.

• Wear your photos on your shoes!
  08-18-2008

  I’m not a huge fan of Keds, I must admit, BUT I’m a huge fan of my photos - ESPECIALLY if I can wear them on my shoes!

• Alphabet Crayons
  08-8-2008

  We have a box of crayons in the garage, because to throw away crayons is sacrilege. And now? I know EXACTLY what to do with them - Alphabet Crayons!

• Sock Monkey Step-by-Step Tutorial
  08-1-2008

  If you’ve ever wanted to make your own sock monkey (c’mon, you know you’ve wondered), web-goddess gives a great photo-illustrated step-by-step sock monkey making tutorial.

• Will review for furniture!
  07-30-2008

  If you’re interested in a furniture review from JCPenney’s Linden Street line, I’ve posted about our new storage bench and adjustable side table here.

• Moms.Alltop.com
  07-30-2008

  Hey, check it out → I’ve been included at Moms.Alltop.com and, thanks to them, checked out a few new blogs with my coffee this morning. Having missed the initial bus ride, I’m pretty stinkin’ happy to catch the *er* short bus.

• I’m sending in my $1.00 or 2, or 3…
  07-28-2008

  Jill of Glossy Veneer is gearing up for another marathon. This time she has committed to raise $3500 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She knows that a $1.00 here and there can add up fast. Want more information? She’d love your help.

• The heart of a woman who remembers the fallen.
  07-28-2008

  She isn’t political. She’s kinda rough around the edges, but this woman has a heart as big as the impact she’s making on the families of fallen soldiers.

• Mom entitlement
  07-14-2008

  Mrs. Flinger is being brutally honest again - this one on ‘Mom entitlement’ earned a solid AMEN from me.

• Saturday at the Farmer’s market…
  07-14-2008

  Bird Tweets walks you through a beautiful, photographic summer excursion of a Saturday with friends at the Farmer’s Market. BEAUTIFUL and tasty - makes me wonder why I’m still inside.

• A Little Hut: Crafty Calendar
  07-11-2008

  If you’re in need of a crafty project, A Little Hut put out the template for her new 2009 Calendar. A semi-recycling project…you may have to buy the cardstock, but the rest is scraps of fabric or colorful paper to use for the letters of the months.

• Holy Ground
  07-11-2008

  I have linked to Bring The Rain more than once - I read ever post of Angie’s. This post, Holy Ground, is yet another way this family has touched my heart as they wrap up in their faith to endure such great loss.

• THIS makes sooooo much sense
  07-9-2008

  This blogging team always keep me interested and right now I’m loving their take on keeping the marriage bed peaceful. Mr. OMSH and I might be giving this a try.

• The Human Mirror
  07-7-2008

  This looks like it would have been fun to do - y’know, if I was a twin; which I’m not - I don’t think. Anyway, check out the Human Mirror on Subway 6.

• Earn FREE RICE for the UN World Feed Program
  07-7-2008

  Test your vocabulary and earn FREE RICE for the UN World Feed Program. Seen at Old Red Barn Co.

• Reverse Graffiti Project
  07-3-2008

  Have you heard of the Reverse Graffiti Project sponsored by Green Works? Seriously, I think I’m gonna hire this guy to come do this in my shower.

• Money Origami
  07-3-2008

  It is 1:30 and I should be snoozin’ in bed next to Mr. OMSH, but instead I’m looking for a dollar to try the shirt fold from this Money Origami site.

• Customize M&Ms? No stinkin’ way!
  06-28-2008

  Get this, now I can customize my M&Ms? As in, I can eat my own face if I want to! Gives a whole new meaning to “melts in your mouth, not in your hands!”

• Luna Arcana
  06-28-2008

  In my late night blog and Etsy hopping I was doing (instead of going to bed), I drooled over both this beautiful pink jade necklace, as well as this little red felted purse just a click apart in Starr’s shop, Luna Arcana.

• Homemade Roller Coaster
  06-25-2008

  I seriously wouldn’t get anything done if I had one of these in my backyard. I LOVE rollercoasters.

• Search Flickr in COLOR!
  06-25-2008

  Sue at eLuckypacket sent me a link that she knew would make my day. Check it out! You can search Flickr by COLOR. Of course I’ve done an orange search already.

• Come and get it!
  06-21-2008

  I love this crafty birdfeeder idea from d.Sharp Journal; she found it in a vintage toy/craft book.

• Mystery on Fifth Avenue
  06-21-2008

  Mystery on Fifth Avenue gives me inspiration to find a way to make our family’s mark on our own home. Thanks to Kirtsy editor, Karey for this find.

• Children ID Buttons
  06-21-2008

  I am all for child safety; heck I even purchased some of these child safety tattoos for field trips; but are things like Child Identification Buttons truly a good idea OR are they just feeding on our parental fears for our children?

• I’m behind on my blogroll…
  06-19-2008

  I’m behind on my blogroll…I know, I know, I REALLY DO! I’m catching up, but I’m behind. I’ve about 25 people to create thumbnails for and update. I haven’t forgotten you, I promise.

• Marshmallow Eating
  06-17-2008

  THIS is why I can’t have television/cable in my home. I would waste HOURS watching things like Japanese Game Shows like this. And honestly, who wouldn’t? (Link courtesy of Blue Yonder)

• The Threshing Floor - Cleaning up the hurt
  06-9-2008

  At Bring The Rain today, this touched me, “Todd and I sat on the cold tile in our funeral clothes and tried to clean away some of the hurt together.”

• Red balls and tomatoes!
  06-7-2008

  Where can I find red Christmas tree balls in the summer? Anyone? Anyone? C’mon, I’m gonna need them for my ‘maters.

• Growing Vegetables and Community
  06-7-2008

  I’ve been reading a new blog, Urban Garden Casual, and I really loved this morning’s entry, Growing Vegetables and Community in the City.

• Tumor turns out to be 25 year old surgical towel.
  06-5-2008

  What if, say, you went in to have a tumor removed, but the tumor ended up being a 25 year old surgical towel from a previous surgery? Yea, it happened.

• Soap Buddie Craft.
  06-2-2008

  Summer is HERE and the days of stinky, sweaty kids begin. I think I’ve found a craft that will encourage less whining at bath-time, Soap Buddies.

• Emelie is featured on Steve Spangler’s site!
  05-31-2008

  Emelie’s recylced birdhouse was featured on Steve Spangler’s Science Site! We are so excited - just had to share!

• Have you seen Lookybook?
  05-30-2008

  I think Lookybook is quite possibly the smartest site ever for those looking to buy children’s picture books.

• Saying goodbye to Rosemary
  05-30-2008

  I will admit, I’m sappy, but this post touched me this morning. The gentle way that Stefani let her boys say goodbye to Rosemary is precious. It reminds me to slow down and not miss the hearts of my children.

• upside down tomatoes?
  05-28-2008

  Would someone please tell Mr. OMSH that I am NOT white trash for wanting to plant upside down tomoatoes? I KNOW those are ugly, hanging, buckets, but HOW EASY would this be to harvest? SO EASY.

• Sky-diver postpones free fall to Earth
  05-26-2008

  Talk about taking one’s dreams to new heights…this french sky-diver has spent over 20 million preparing his attempt at a free fall from the Earth’s stratosphere. That’s…uh, pretty high up there guys!

• When Wii doesn’t ask you to review their product…
  05-23-2008

  If you are one of the 100 million bloggers not given a FREE Wii to review Wii Fit, no worries. Grab an 11 year old (my daughter?) and learn the Cha Cha Slide; God help us all.

• Steven Curtis Chapman’s 5 year old adopted daughter, killed.
  05-22-2008

  A family in need of prayer. Steven Curtis Chapman’s 5 year old adopted daughter was accidentally killed when hit by her teenage brother driving a Land Cruiser.

• Freckles and splotches and spots, oh my!
  05-21-2008

  Freckles and splotches and spots, oh my! is my newest post over at FBA.

• Super Special Guest Poster at MamaPop
  05-19-2008

  Hey, check it out. Today I’m the Super Special Guest Poster over at MamaPop. I’m also an Honorary MamaPop “Betch”; if that isn’t good, just let me drown in my naivete.

• When dealing with Jon…
  05-18-2008

  When dealing with Jon KNOW you must be on your game 24/7. Getting off your game is likely to get you a letter back like this.

• Cardboard, buttons and felt craft!
  05-13-2008

  As I’ve stated before, I’m gathering up craft ideas for the summer, and plumpudding had a great one using cardboard toilet paper rolls, buttons and felt. Found via The Crafty Crow.

• Chalkboard Walls Group
  05-10-2008

  Okay, I’m officially a flickr geek. I started a Chalkboard Walls group over at flickr. If you have one, please take a photo and add it. If you see one on flickr, send me the link so I can invite them.

• Dad dies saving baby girl.
  05-9-2008

  I’ve officially had my morning cry. This is such a tragedy, but such a mark of a father’s instinctual love for his 4 year old baby girl. Get some tissue before reading.

• One Girl - One Boy - One Dorm Room
  05-4-2008

  I really take issue with this. Call me a fuddy-duddy if you like, but what in the world is this University inviting with this set up?

• Mine and Mr. OMSH’s car after the kids leave.
  05-4-2008

  After we’re done hauling around our tribe–when they drive off in their different directions to take on the world, Mr. OMSH and I are gonna be seen around town in this.

• This is one time when I’d say sue ‘em for all their worth.
  05-1-2008

  A 7 year old boy was removed from his father for mistakingly ordering a “hard” lemonade for his son. This is insane. Seriously. Way to wait for an explanation by the father.

• Placentero
  04-29-2008

  When I first followed the link to the Placentero chair, I thought “Cool chair - weird name.” The Placentero is supposed to embrace much like…you got it, a placenta. But? For $5,000.00, I’d say that’s a rebirth I won’t be experiencing.

• Chalkboard Storage sk*rt’ed by simplesong
  04-29-2008

  I always follow simplesong’s sk*rt contributions. I mean seriously, check out this Chalkboard Storage she posted. What could be more lovely? Okay yea, dark chocolate…but besides that?

• Balancing Everything with chore pockets!
  04-26-2008

  Jessica at Balancing Everything shows us there is no end to her creativity with her take on the chore pockets and chore tickets.

• Student ‘Twitters’ his way out of Egyptian jail
  04-26-2008

  I take back anything bad I said about Twitter. Check it out: Student ‘Twitters’ his way out of Egyptian jail

• Christian license plates.
  04-24-2008

  What do you think about Florida considering a Christian license plate?

• Blind men don’t bluff.
  04-24-2008

  Burglar loses fight with blind homeowner! My favorite part? When the burglar offered to dial 911! Bwahahaha!

• In case you’re ever in India
  04-23-2008

  Always wanting to offer helpful information, I’ve found a very good “How-To” on using a public toilet facility if/when you’re in India.

• If the shoe fits…
  04-22-2008

  If the shoe fits wear it might be the mantra for those producing, distributing and selling, but Adam Sternburgh says our feet would be better off without shoes.

• Best line of the day…
  04-18-2008

  The best line I read today was by Blue Yonder (I just “get” her): “I’m not so sure that the devil’s really in the details, because I think maybe that’s where heaven lies.” AMEN and preach on!

• Chill out
  04-18-2008

  Is it just me or is this a really great idea? I’m just thinking about times when lugging around a cooler would be a real drag.

• Filling in for Carmen - Play 101
  04-15-2008

  Carmen got invited to Camp Baby. I didn’t. Because I wanted to show her I was above the whole “jealousy” thing I agreed to fill her blog with more of my jibber jabber while she was gone. I might even have changed her password. Oops.

• Fake it ’til you make it.
  04-14-2008

  You know you’ve been there … a phone call or the sound of a car in the driveway is the only notice you get of impending guest. Here are tips on HOW TO FAKE A CLEAN HOUSE!

• Child Safety Tattoos
  04-11-2008

  Safetytat - because we’ve all looked away and known that stomach lurching feel - if just for a second! Thanks for the heads up cc!

• Bloxes
  04-10-2008

  Oh my larry - have you seen Bloxes? First, I love the name. Second, I love the pics page. Third, is it me or does that guy in the striped sweater have a unibrow?

• Fitness magazine hides Condi Rice in the back.
  04-10-2008

  My Secretary of State can beat up your Foreign Minister, but since she’s Republican, let’s be sure to not highlight her too much.

• Get off junk mail lists for FREE!
  04-9-2008

  Choose the paper mail you want. Stop the junk mail you don’t.

• Craft project next winter.
  04-8-2008

  Since summer is rolling in here already, this is sorta off the mark, but I’m cracking up at these MONSTER HOODIES and do believe my kiddos and I will have to make a couple next year.

• Political Puppets
  04-8-2008

  When they call them political puppets, they aren’t kidding! Entertain yourself for hours with McCain, Obama and Clinton finger puppets.

• Wedding photos that truly tell the story.
  04-3-2008

  Weddings are not all shimmer without any sham. Oh no, not hardly. I love how these wedding photos truly capture the full story.

• Don’t have Photoshop?
  03-29-2008

  Adobe Photoshop Express is now available to use ON THE WEB. Yep, while you save up for that EXCEEDINGLY EXPENSIVE software…fix your photos here.

• Stripey! I likey!
  03-29-2008

  You guys, I carry the bulkiest camera backpack for my mammoth camera, but when I get my little sharpshooter, I’m totally getting a Stripey Electric Pocket. Yep…on the growing wish list.

• Design Coding
  03-27-2008

  The Domestic Chicky sent over the only rap song I will probably ever put to memory, Design Coding.

• History and Contraceptives…interesting.
  03-24-2008

  If I’m lying, I’m dying…READ THIS if you need a laugh. History’s 10 Most Terrifying Contraceptives. Please do not read with coffee in your mouth - I speak from experience.

• Good News Network
  03-24-2008

  Sometimes we all JUST WANT good news. The Good News Network provides JUST THAT and ONLY THAT.

• kidshannon
  03-24-2008

  If you have an hour, or two, or y’know, three…check out the artist portfolios at kidshannon; get ideas for new books for your kids too!

• An entire apartment’s worth of furniture in a box?
  03-19-2008

  If I told you that a small 31″x47″ box could carry within it an entire apartment’s worth of furniture, would you believe me?

• No babies at Johnson’s Baby Camp
  03-19-2008

  So, mothergoosemouse was uninvited to Johnson’s Baby Camp. Why? OH! Well, she wanted to bring her baby; imagine that.

• Victoria’s Secret decides to tone it down?
  03-19-2008

  So apparently Victoria’s Secret lost some moolah forgetting that not everyone wears a size XXXSmall or wants to flaunt it all. I’m hoping they bring back those lovely cotton, high leg briefs personally.

• The secret to raising smart kids.
  03-18-2008

  So you want to raise a smart kid? Research shows that first and foremost, don’t praise them for their intelligence.

• Pierced Eyeglasses
  03-15-2008

  I don’t take issue much with piercings - to each their own, right? BUT THIS? UM…eeeeewww.

• Buttonator
  03-15-2008

  Make quick web buttons with the Buttonator. Select your color, font, style and even icons.

• Create a personalized cookbook.
  03-14-2008

  I’m liking TasteBook.com - Make a recipe book with yours or their recipes, select a cover and print.

• She Likes Purple quote of the week.
  03-13-2008

  Quote of the week from She Likes Purple: “This week has been heavy on the activities and lite on the cabana boys fanning me and feeding me grapes.”

• Ban cell phone use while driving?
  03-13-2008

  Has your state yet banned cell phone usage while driving? Do you know? Here’s the list.

• Photoshop Disasters
  03-13-2008

  If you work in Photoshop, you’ll love this…a site dedicated to Photoshop Disasters!

• Republished Article at FBA
  03-12-2008

  If you didn’t read it the first time around, I’ve republished Life Lessons at the Turkey Trot over at FBA.

• Personalized Paper Dolls…
  03-8-2008

  Make your own personalized paper dolls. Link found via sk*rt!

• Contest at Doodle Bugs
  03-8-2008

  Free Giveaway at Doodle Bugs…just leave a comment. Thanks to ComfortablyCrazy for the heads up!

• Nerd Tattoos
  03-7-2008

  Okay, you all know I like tattoos, within reason of course, but this one is hysterical. I need one that says </rant>

• Inoculate Your Children Against Advertising
  03-7-2008

  Whose values are your children embracing? Yours or paid marketers?

• Dissecting Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
  03-6-2008

  Dissecting Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. Nice to know it isn’t made of whale blubber and bat dung, eh?

• Planning on using Rye Grass in your Easter decorations?
  03-5-2008

  Design Mom says, “If you’re planning on using wheat grass in your Easter baskets or in your spring decorating, plan on planting it this weekend or early next week…”

• Huckabee drops out - money and politics.
  03-5-2008

  Sure you don’t have to be rich to get ahead in politics. “We started this effort with very little recognition and virtually no resources,” Huckabee told supporters. “We ended with slightly more recognition and very few resources.” MSNBC

• Treadmill Madness
  03-4-2008

  If I can find nothing else in a day to laugh at, I can ALWAYS count on Japanese Game Shows.

• Over $1000.00 in Giveaways…
  03-3-2008

  Sk*rt is giving away over $1000.00 in prizes March 3rd-15th. Get over there. Hey, even I have won contests at sk*rt and I can’t win anything.

• Choosing a camera.
  03-3-2008

  Barbara Coultry gets it right with her article, Choosing a Camera: Training the Inner Child.

• Worst college pick-up line ever…
  02-29-2008

  In line at Walk*mart: “Those buns are so hot, I wish I was an Oscar Meyer weiner.” Um? Ewww. College boys SHOULD NOT TALK. I gave them the evil eye.

• Getting excited about the tote swap
  02-28-2008

  I’m pretty excited about the CMHS tote swap and have been looking at Etsy totes, but this one is just too cool.

• Blog Guilt Free
  02-27-2008

  If you join one site that you don’t have to, but might want to, JOIN this one. No pressure or anything. Link from KinnicChic.

• FREE WordPress Theme Giveaway
  02-26-2008

  There’s a FREE WordPress Theme Giveaway going on! If you’re looking for a new theme or just like to collect them and learn from them…check it out!

• For the love of nature.
  02-14-2008

  I found the Hearts OF Nature flickr group via BlueYonder and couldn’t help posting it myself.

• Internet relationships can blossom.
  02-14-2008

  Internet relationships can blossom. I’m a firm believer. Read more over at Flawed but Authentic.

• Easy, cheap tripod.
  02-8-2008

  At Blogher last year, I got joked with for using my breasts as a tripod - it was the breastpod, and it provided a couple of good stops for me. However, if you’ve no breastolas (heh heh)…check out the string tripod.

• Middle of the Night Thoughts by Blue Yonder
  02-7-2008

  I’ve found a new (for me) blogger to read; she’s magnificent. Her photos capture my heart and her words are just as much of an embrace.

• Celine Dion has nothing on this girl.
  02-5-2008

  This little girl is beyond precious; her voice, expressions and hand motions will capture your heart.

• Why I’m Pro-Life…join the discussion?
  02-5-2008

  I’m participating in a discussion started by rocksinmydryer at blogher. Her post is called “Why I’m Pro-Life.” It is an honest, civil discussion. Join us if you like.

• Clothing rack?
  02-1-2008

  And here I thought there was nothing new under the sun. Check out this clothes rack, found at swissmiss.

• I want to thank SAJ, once again…
  02-1-2008

  SAJ, you make my heart sing with all the OMSH illustrations. Thank you. And now, I finally have a Starbucks reload OMSH in my footer. Which, tickles my caffeine bone. Oh wait, we don’t have one of those?

• Mothergoosemouse scores her alignment with the candidates.
  01-28-2008

  “…with the help of On the Issues, I turned my analytical obsession on myself. And while I still don’t have a candidate of choice, at least now I know why.“ I’ve already asked for her spreadsheet.

• A quote I can get behind.
  01-24-2008

  This capture on wes4ua’s flickr photostream is probably one of my favorite church marquee quotes to date.

• Just don’t make them blink, okay?
  01-23-2008

  Okay, so seriously I detest these things, BUT if you love them, then you might as well have an easy way to put some together.

• Ever considered being a living donor?
  01-23-2008

  Most of us have an extra kidney. This woman desperately needs a kidney transplant. Could you be a match?

• Guilt free.
  01-18-2008

  Today, I’m alleviating all Google Reader guilt. I’m behind in blog reading. WAAAAAAY behind. So? I’m marking all as read and starting over. I’m sorry. Forgive me? Ahhhhhh…it feels soooooo good. Try it.

• Momma’s little sweat shop.
  01-16-2008

  Remember when we were talking about teaching children to work? Well, this will give you a giggle…or y’know, an idea.

• Pink Retro Love Giveaway!
  01-15-2008

  Domestic Chicky is helping Mom-O-Matic kick off her Etsy shop with a giveaway. Do you like pink? Do you like retro? Can you type? If so, visit DC’s blog before the 18th to get your chance to win!

• Bits and Pieces
  01-13-2008

  I’ve been wondering what to do with the InStyle magazines I can’t seem to stop from coming. THIS would be perfect.

• Melted Keyboard
  01-13-2008

  The things you find in the late hours on flickr are amazing. Tonight it’s melted keyboards.

• Custom Road Sign
  01-10-2008

  I know I’m sick when I stop to participate in total nonsensical things like this…and it makes me laugh hard enough to cough up a lung.

• A Perfect Capture
  01-10-2008

  My morning blog muse was Neil. Powerful stuff. I am here, but do you see me? I Twitter my voice, but do you know me?

• Happy Bears
  01-7-2008

  I don’t know why things like this make me smile so big, but I think I need one of these Happy Bears shirts from SO SOFTIES at Etsy.

• Not feelin’ the love.
  01-4-2008

  Okay, I’m all for great design concepts, but I can’t really get into the love mattress.

• Cleaning it up.
  01-3-2008

  Today I’ve decided to clean up my desktop thanks to Nancy’s link to the Mighty Girl’s tiny project.

• In case you don’t get enough youTube…
  01-2-2008

  I’m not one to blabber on and on about the good ol’ days of Hollywood, but who can resist Good Mornin’?

• typoGenerator
  01-2-2008

  I know you guys have more to do than make cool graphics, but in case I’m wrong…you’ll love the typoGenerator.

• Let the people make cakes.
  12-31-2007

  If you are a cake-making aficionado, then this site will give you a thrill or two, or three if you REALLY like cakes.

• Fruit vessels?
  12-31-2007

  If you have a boy or boys, you can quickly surmise why this fruit vessel would never work.

• Special thanks to the Squirrel
  12-29-2007

  Meredith had a rough night, so it was truly wonderful to wake up to this gift for her in my inbox. Thanks Squirrel, you are too sweet.

• Girls are evil?
  12-28-2007

  Proof that girls are evil. Okay, as much as it is a mark against my gender, I HAD TO LAUGH.

• Email large files easily.
  12-28-2007

  So you have a mega-big file you need to send, but it is too large to email? If you don’t have your own server space, try DropSend’s free trial.

• Comment and win a JuJuBe MiniBe Diaper Bag!
  12-27-2007

  Kim the owner of thebabymarketplace.com - a great online spot for Baby Clothing, Shoes, Toys, Gifts and Cloth Diapers is hosting the December JuJuBe Diaper Bag Give-Away @ mommyknows.com go on over and comment and be entered to Win one of two great JuJuBe MiniBe Diaper Bags!

• Create your own digital flowers…
  12-27-2007

  Kids home? Bored? You bored? Need some digital creativity? Well, check out this flower maker.

• Brown Bag Popcorn
  12-27-2007

  Bethany is smart - she just showed me how to save money and still have microwave popcorn.

• Margarita Cookies
  12-24-2007

  Okay, who is going to bake and send me my first ever batch of margarita cookies? Any volunteers? Bethany Actually, one hundred million cyber smooches go out to you for this link.

• Screenshots
  12-22-2007

  I’m workin’ on the last 10 screenshots that have been submitted for the Daily Readers area. So sorry to be so slow. They’ll be up soon!

• The 4 Things Children REALLY Want for Christmas
  12-21-2007

  Thank you Jeanne for sharing the link to “The Four Things Children REALLY Want for Christmas”. I wanted to post it here so it wouldn’t get lost in the comments.

• Translate your 12 Year Old’s e-talk
  12-19-2007

  Why phonics is so important…The English-to-12-Year-Old AOLer Translator.

• Logan, the Sky Angel Cowboy!
  12-19-2007

  From my dad via email: This call came from a 12 yr old boy to Houston’s KSBJ FM89.3 Christian Radio. So profound is the call, the station has it posted on their website.

• World Programme FEED Bag
  12-18-2007

  If you could buy a bag that would help the UN World Food Programme feed a child for one year, would you?

• Human Tetris
  12-18-2007

  I want to apologize in advance for this human tetris video, but at the same time beg you to WATCH IT.

• Shakespeare Insult Kit
  12-16-2007

  Combine one word from each of the three columns below, prefaced with “Thou”. Oh, and laugh - b/c they are hysterical!

• Web Form Factory
  12-16-2007

  Found Web Form Factory last night; nothing like automating something that can sometimes take me hours to do.

• I park like an idiot.
  12-14-2007

  Who thinks I’m not buying 100 of these to put on cars all over my town?

• 12 Days of Christmas…um, kind of.
  12-14-2007

  Embracing Jill for posting this YouTube link of the 12 Days. I’ve watched it 3 times and it only gets better.

• Make an uber cool slideshow.
  12-13-2007

  So, you like to take photos? And you’d like them in a slideshow? And Christmas has rendered your wallet barren? No problem…make an uber cool slideshow for FREE.

• I’m feeling a little giddy over Connectagons!
  12-13-2007

  A shout out to Dear Dr.MOZ for turning me on to Connectagons (shhhh…for Kenny) in his post, Fun Gift Ideas for Little Builders

• Creating favicons is easy!
  12-11-2007

  I get asked over and over how I got the little OMSH image up in the browser bar. It is a favicon and I make mine in Photoshop, but you can make yours using this online tool.

• It’s a Wonderful Internet
  12-11-2007

  “It was holiday time and George sat in his den, playing his online game with all his online friends…”. Don’t be a Scrooge, watch It’s a Wonderful Internet.

• I sang in the 2007 Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah.
  12-10-2007

  Neil has put up his 2007 Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert. Go and feast your ears on all the talented contributors. Oh, I’m there too.

• Test your web design in different browsers.
  12-10-2007

  Ever wondered how your new web design shapes up across different browsers? Test it.

• A size 2 is not fat!
  12-9-2007

  “A size 2 is not fat! Nor will it ever be. And being a size 0 doesn’t make you beautiful. …”

• HTML 5
  12-9-2007

  To say that I’m excited about HTML 5, and what it will mean for clean code, is the understatement of the year.

• Take your theme for a test drive.
  12-7-2007

  Okay, I know I link a lot of WordPress love, but people…this new plugin allows you to test drive a new theme while only showing your current theme to your readers. Yep, I knew you’d like it.

• Pop Memory
  12-6-2007

  I’ve been combing the internet for ideas to do with the kiddos while they are home on Christmas Break. How cute is this pop memory game? It would be too fun to make one!

• Poor man’s sand art.
  12-5-2007

  The baby Jesus never experienced the poor man’s sand art, Jeana says so…she’s read all four verses of Away in a Manger. Seriously…go and laugh.

• Santa is a conservationist!
  12-5-2007

  I want When Santa Turned Green for my kids. A seasonal approach to the topic of global warming.

• Recycled Circuit Board Christmas
  12-2-2007

  What’s the geekiest way to decorate your tree this Christmas? Circuitboard ornaments. If you don’t like those, feel free to try the earrings.

• Paper Love
  12-2-2007

  If you’re feeling crafty, like paper, or have little girls in your home who LOVE PAPER, make these for them or with them.

• Create your own heart-shaped bokeh.
  12-1-2007

  The season is all about love, right? Create your own heart-shaped bokeh effects with a lens and some construction paper.

• Slurped Rabbit Stew?
  12-1-2007

  Favorite quote of the day: “I guess it’s good that we have a pet we could theoretically make into a nice soup, should we fall on hard times. Not that I’m advocating eating one’s pets and I’ve never made nor slurped rabbit stew, but I’m just sayin’ “

• Breastfeeding Bullies
  11-30-2007

  YouTube has joined the League of Breastfeeding Bullies by banning the Breastfeeding Montage Video created as a peaceful response to Facebook and MySpace’s anti-breastfeeding policies.

• 31 Days of Nothing
  11-30-2007

  It’s your blog, do what you wanna do…even if that is 31 Days of Nothing

• Zeitgeist of web design
  11-24-2007

  If you have a minute hours, check out the endless collection of web designs at screenfluent.com.

• Photo-opoly…monopoly YOUR way.
  11-23-2007

  Photo-opoly lets you make the game; with everything you need to make a customized version of your own ‘opoly, just add your photos!

• Competitive Ad Filters
  11-19-2007

  If you run Google Ads, you need to utilize your Competitive Ad Filter. Read why and then subscribe to Not Spam’s RSS feed for updates.

• Silent Kimbly
  11-18-2007

  If you like comics, check out Ryan Sias’ Silent Kimbly pun comics, perfect for any age.

• drop.io
  11-16-2007

  Store photos, videos, audios, notes, docs, ANYTHING at drop.io - then make it accessible to only those whom you tell about it. Absolutely FREE.

• FREE Wi-Fi in Manhattan
  11-16-2007

  Wi-Fi Free Zones are popping up everywhere, but Manhattan has it for blocks. Yep, check out the new experiment in advertising brought to you by CBS.

• Felt Finger Puppets
  11-13-2007

  I’m always collecting ideas for things I can do with my kids during their school holidays. Last year we made Gumball, paper dolls, magnets and cards, now I think we’ll gather up some supplies to try and make some felt finger puppets.

• I’m enchanted … I really am.
  11-13-2007

  The photographer beautifully captured this party. It is enchanting, is it not? The only thing I have to wonder though…how could you possibly ever top it? Should you?

• If a=b, then c must = x. Right?
  11-9-2007

  If a=b, then c must = x. Right? To one of Kerflop’s readers, that logic makes perfect sense.

• Run, run, as fast as you can…
  11-8-2007

  Run, run, as fast as you can … you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man.

• Jesus knows…
  11-8-2007

  Jesus knows … Jesus ALWAYS knows is the first in Wiseacre’s series on the consistent, constant questions we have on love, life and faith.

• Color Hunter
  11-5-2007

  Create and find color palettes made from photos that speak directly to your heart.

• This gift has soule!
  11-5-2007

  I just came across SouleMama via The Simple Family and enjoy her idea of showering the world in costumes one 4 year old at a time.

• Whatever you do this week…
  11-4-2007

  Whatever you do this week … don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers mushrooms.

• Anonymous airing of dirty laundry.
  11-4-2007

  Have we become so isolated that we really need an online venue to anonymously air our dirtiest laundry? Isn’t Dr. Phil’s public consumption of the dregs of our life enough?

• Hungry Suitcase
  11-2-2007

  What is your Vacation Personality? This hungry suitcase will tell you who you are and where you’re headed. Apparently, I want to go to Alaska. And y’know, now that I think about it, I kinda do.

• Give your OS some style
  11-2-2007

  Is your Operating System’s icons a tad on the boring side? Check out the SoftDimension Icon Pack.

• What to do with those silk icons?
  10-31-2007

  Remember when I told you about these FREE icons? You asked “What do we do with them?” Well, here’s one idea - beef up your buttons using CSS!

• QUICK! Win a pink Dyson!
  10-31-2007

  You can still win a FREE pink Dyson, but you better make it quick! Get your entry in. Contest ends November 1st!

• Post every day in November!
  10-30-2007

  In case you’ve been “hiding under bush, OH NO!” it is time to let it shine. Let what shine? Your blog posts, that’s what. Join NaBloPoMo and commit to post every stinkin’ day in November.

• Zam-zam-zam-zar!
  10-30-2007

  Have you ever wanted to convert files without the need to download costly software? Zamzar offers FREE online file conversions.

• Moms for Modesty
  10-29-2007

  Concerned about the current retail fashion trends for little girls, pre-teen girls, and on up? Read the Moms for Modesty Mission statement.

• Tourist Remover
  10-29-2007

  It couldn’t be simpler: take a batch of imperfect photos, run them through the Remover, and voilá – not a tourist in sight.

• Mighty Junior Launches
  10-24-2007

  If you love Mighty Goods, you’ll go gaa gaa over Mighty Junior, Maggie Mason’s new kid-centric shopping weblog.

• Instantbird
  10-23-2007

  Instantbird is a cross-platform (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) Instant Messaging client. Using it, you can connect to all your different IM accounts. Ooh-la-la.

• MushyGushy
  10-23-2007

  Because we have nothing else to do OR because it is plain fun. Send a FREE MushyGushy Gram using your own dancing head.

• Delivering cupcakes has never been so easy.
  10-22-2007

  You probably didn’t realize you were missing this in your life, but you are. How else are you going to transport those 3 dozen cupcakes to your kids’ party at school?

• Make messes with Mudpie!
  10-22-2007

  Mudpie presents: kid-tested art ideas for young children, all free, fun, visceral, and messy. Today? Homemade chalk.

• Tired of searching for new WordPress themes?
  10-19-2007

  Why are you LOOKING for new WordPress themes? All you need to do is Subscribe! Did you know that you can subscribe to Wordpress’ Theme Viewer? And if you want a top-notch feed that shows theme thumbnails, subscribe to wpSnap’s blog and you’ll get visuals and descriptions of the new, top-notch themes [...]

• Why Commercials Before Movies Is Worse Than Piracy
  10-18-2007

  “Movie theaters have in essence found the PERFECT advertising. Ads that take to audiences time, without giving them anything in return.” I agree that commercials before movies is worse than piracy.

• Drownproof your infant?
  10-15-2007

  While this video makes me cringe, and I could never imagine letting a baby that age out of my sight, ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. Jeana posted it today asking if it gives a false sense of security. I also caught this ISR interview on YouTube. What do you think?

• Sail this Aristotle
  10-15-2007

  Aristotle Onassis wrote: “We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” Do Tsunamis count?

• National Federation of the Blind files Target lawsuit
  10-14-2007

  “Bruce Sexton is blind. He would like to shop on Target’s website, but says he can’t ‘read’ it.” I certainly agree Target should make their website Accessible to the blind, BUT a lawsuit? Geez.

• If I could have one gift for Christmas…
  10-12-2007

  If I could have one gift for Christmas…it would be a membership to Photoshop User. And If I don’t get it for Christmas, I’m totally buying it for myself to ring in the New Year.

• Talk to your daughters…
  10-11-2007

  Jessica had this new Dove video up at her blog and well, with my own issues with weight, I’m posting it too. Consider posting it or the other one at your sites; such a powerful, powerful message.

• Certainly an education.
  10-11-2007

  Shooting Stars? They might not be all they’re CRACKed-up to be. Seen at The Estrogen Files

• Bossy is SMART enough fortwo.
  10-10-2007

  Got this link from Bossy. She’s smart enough fortwo you see. I liked the Big Man and Godzilla videos, but still - this is toooooooooooo small for this momma.

• May I have this dance?
  10-10-2007

  My aunt sent this over for Kenny. And honestly, I’ve watched it 3 times…in a row. I’m amazed by this bird and I’m not even a “bird lover”.

• Antagonizing Irritational Men
  10-8-2007

  My favorite quote of the day: When my baby comes over and starts to unbutton your shirt, then you can complain. Until then, step off.

• Flauntin’ her hairy legs.
  10-3-2007

  Do you have hairy legs? No problem. Celebrate them along with mypapercrane. Oh, and check out the shoes too. There is no end to this woman’s creativity.

• One Semester of Spanish?
  10-2-2007

  What did we do before YouTube? Oh yea, we got things DONE! But in case you’re sittin’ on your duff and want a laugh - watch One Semester of Spanish - Love Song.

• Button it up.
  10-2-2007

  Whooooo in the world wouldn’t think these buttons were adorable? If I were to collect anything, it’d be buttons and buttons, upon buttons.

• The Moms Buzz steals graphics and sells them!
  10-1-2007

  This site thinks “balancing one’s act” means stealing images and using them as their own. Nothing like FREE to help “balance” those finances, right? The illustration they have in their header and are using on Cafe Press products was stolen from SAJ’s gallery of previous work and created for a PAYING client.

• FREE! Image Resizing Online.
  10-1-2007

  Internet, you are so sweet to offer up FREEBIES day after day. For instance, need to crop, resize, etc…your photos? Look no further - intelligent image resizing is available! Everyone wants to be intelligent, no?

• DIY Kids - Bring out your kids inner designer.
  09-21-2007

  Whatcha doin’ with your kiddos this weekend? We’ve got swimming and soccer to name a few, but I think we might peruse through some of the ideas over at DIY Kids Blog. I’ve been considering their book - any reviews from y’all?

• Bossy Loves Dooce.
  09-21-2007

  Bwahahahahahaha! I’m sorry, am I being rude? My momma always taught me it was rude to leave others out of a funny joke, so here you go …a hysterical movie shot by BOSSY herself. Scoot on over and view it.

• FREE Silk Icons!
  09-19-2007

  We all like FREE. We especially like FREE with no strings attached, right? Then GO NOW and download FOR FREE the complete set of 1000 silk icons. And be happy cuz it’s FREE!

• I’m a Glub…a fish outta water, baby!
  09-19-2007

  … wouldn’t you like to be a Funkey too? Really? Take the Funkey Quiz and find out which funkey you are.

• I only have eyes for you.
  09-18-2007

  How many of you get lost at Etsy for hours? Uh huh, fine don’t admit it, but eye will. Love it. Want it. Etsy needs a Wish List builder.

• Waaaa! I want four seasons.
  09-17-2007

  “What is it about the cooler weather? Makes me want to eat soup for breakfast lunch and dinner, clean every inch of every corner in every room, curl up with the kids and a board game in front of the first fire of autumn - and paint all my old things with fresh new colors.” [...]

• Want PhotoMojo? Get Photojojo!
  09-17-2007

  I get a lot of mail and am no fan of signing up for newsletters. Photojojo is the exception. Don’t have it? Get it. Then go and do stuff like this with your photos! Found via Design Mom.

• Hey you Google Adsense people!!
  09-14-2007

  Last week Jess alerted us to this great article. I read it and followed a link to another monetizing tip about how to designate the content Google Adsense uses to draw ads to your old posts and archives. Check out #3. Content Targeting.

• Designing With Web Standards
  09-8-2007

  Oh! I’m going RIGHT NOW to add Jeffrey Zeldman’s new book to both of my wish lists. Because I’m a web geek and this is night-time reading.

• Reviving Anorexic Web Writing
  09-8-2007

  “…The content is the heart of the website. I can’t build you a body until you give me a heart.” Do you have anorexic web writing?

• MommyKnows - Super September Giveaway
  09-8-2007

  Hey, want any of this free stuff for your wee one(s)? All you have to do is comment over at Mommy Knows to get it. Yep, that simple.

• Especially Heather
  09-3-2007

  What a blessing I found today in perusing Especially Heather for the first time Her tagline is “hope is necessary in all circumstances”. She proves it everyday as she fights brain cancer.

• Want to learn WordPress-y things?
  09-3-2007

  Anyone hear want to learn more about WordPress? As in, if I posted a dual entry one day a week or so - one that detailed different aspects of WordPress, and one that told more about my EXCITING LIFE - would you read it?

• Shades of Red Swap names announced!
  09-1-2007

  If you joined the Shades of Red Swap over at my Color Me Happy Swaparooni flickr group, check it out - swap names have been announced.

• I confess … i love me some pioneer woman.
  09-1-2007

  Hop on over and check out Ree’s new digs. I should warn you if you’re offended by calf nuts and cowginas, it might be a wild ride.

• Grocery shopping with 6 kids.
  08-22-2007

  Thanks to cloth diaper reseller, Bryana, for this hysterical ebay auction. Any mother that despises grocery shopping with multiple children will love the read.

• This ain’t no Veggie Tale.
  08-21-2007

  Meet my pickles, “This one’s Oodie and this one’s Chonk” - funny post up over at Mamma Loves.

• OMSH featured at parenthacks.com
  08-19-2007

  Asha of Parenthacks.com featured my “Honor your children and teach them to work” post in their Kid-friendly kitchens help even the youngest pitch in hack today!

• A blogHer in LA: SmogHer
  08-17-2007

  I’ve found a new blogger I adore. Jeana over at Days to Come. Her post, Pun in the Sun had me going with all the variations on blogHer. For example, “An exercise blogger: JogHer”

• Who likes free stuff? Everybody, that’s who.
  08-17-2007

  Who likes free stuff? Everybody, that’s who. And that’s why you need to get on over to Kerflop’s for another chance to win EVEN MORE in the Just Organize Your Stuff giveaway.

• Would you censor a scrotum?
  08-14-2007

  Do you want your librarian to be the designated “censor” for what award winning books are in your child’s school library? What if it was a Newbery Award book. What if it used the word “scrotum”?

• Wordpress 2.2.2 was released this week.
  08-13-2007

  I’m only the messenger, so don’t shoot me, but you WordPress bloggers either need to download the most recent version of Wordpress (2.2.2) and upgrade OR if your web host offers cPanel, login and go to your Fantastico Auto-Installer to upgrade. It is a security related upgrade.

• Rated G for Goodness Gracious
  08-12-2007

  My blog is Rated G. I think if I had said “crap” one more time I might have moved up to a “PG” - or wait … maybe it was the word “poop”, not sure.

• jux2
  08-11-2007

  jux2 because search engines differ more than you think, thought, might think in the future - if you care about search engines, that is.

• Laminated, portable chalkmats!
  08-10-2007

  Someone in the restaurant industry should take note and provide these for their wee little eating visitors. This is going to be my new gift for young kids.

• Shout out to Texas from the ol’ mooshter.
  08-10-2007

  When the li’l moosh’s crayon broke while trying to color for grandma, her sentiments matched mine exactly. EXACTLY.

• sk*rt Off and Running Contest Winners
  08-10-2007

  Guess what I’m getting? Ryka shoes -FREE! Simply by entering one of the many recent sk*rt giveaways. Get on over there and win yourself something!

• What is your fragrance personality?
  08-10-2007

  In less than 10 minutes you can discover your fragrance personality. I am a Fruit. I didn’t need to take a test to know that. What are you?

• Making Barbies from Babies
  08-3-2007

  Baby/child pageants are bothersome to me. However, this type of photo retouch sends a message loud and clear to a child at an early age. “You aren’t good enough.” You aren’t pretty enough.” Here … let me “fix” you.

• It’s business time…
  08-2-2007

  Dutchblitz twittered this yesterday and dared me not to laugh. I’m always up for a dare. I laughed. I’m thankful no bets were involved.

• FREE! Wolfie and the Sneak ARTSY calendar downloads
  08-2-2007

  Wolfie and the Sneak’s art is an Etsy favorite of mine. Go and download FREE calendar pages. She captures the simplicity of nature with a unique bend - eye candy indeed.

• i am bossy’s tampon review
  08-1-2007

  If you want to laugh about the inane…I mean REALLY laugh. Visit Bossy’s Product Review. I admit it is that witching hour when I get a bit slap happy, but I just know I’d laugh equally as hard in the morning. If not, I won’t dare admit it.

• 44 Things to do with Vinegar
  08-1-2007

  I’ve got to admit, I love my 409 and SoftScrub; especially since they both come in lemon scent, but I haven’t given up on the many uses of Vinegar. Who knew it’d help me clean out peanut butter jars? WOW!

• sk*rt, I LOVE YOU.
  07-30-2007

  You all know I’m anal retentive. But did sk*rt know? INDEED NOT! And yet, I am now the proud owner of a Neat Receipts Scanalizer! I am in heaven.

• I got fitted for my big girl jeans.
  07-23-2007

  Are you a full-sized woman searching for the perfect fitting jean? Get naked at Lane Bryant and be measured for the RIGHT FIT. Lovin’ my new jeans and the gals at the Conroe location that made it happen.
  (Psssst… you don’t really get naked.)

• Koto Love
  07-23-2007

  I’m feeling the Koto Love. My Karen Laptop Messenger arrived in the mail today and it is everything I hoped it would be!

• No need for a pooper scooper.
  07-21-2007

  As a dog owner, I don’t know what makes me laugh harder - the product or the music in the video.

• Ditch your Blogging Training Wheels
  07-20-2007

  Jessica and I are just days from telling a bunch of women to take off their blogging training wheels. Get your screwdriver and join the fun.

• allsorts eye candy
  07-19-2007

  Sometimes the simplest things make me smile. Like take allsorts post, The way things are.; total eye candy this morning.

• Game addicts let children starve.
  07-18-2007

  I swear I want to throttle this couple. HOW IN THE WORLD could they become so engrossed in video games that their children nearly starved, among other atrocities. I joke about internet addiction, but this … this is another caliber altogether.

• Massage at the W.
  07-16-2007

  Anyone have a hundred or two to spare? Kerflop sent me this. I think she’s trying to hint we need to do this at Blogher. I’m kinda scared. I mean, what in the heck is a “Clinical Approach Deep Tissue Massage” anyway?

• For starters…You don’t wear pants.
  07-15-2007

  You know how some days you just need to laugh so hard you snort something? And I mean something OUT your nose, not in it. This is HYSTERICAL. “…I don’t think I can hang out with a monkey going through puberty that doesn’t wear pants.”

• Funky Handmade Laptop Messenger
  07-7-2007

  I finally bit the bullet and am having a Karen Laptop Messenger made for my 19″ HP Notebook. I selected the Koto Teal fabric. I’ll have it on my shoulder and my camera mini-backpack will carry my plug, mouse (maybe), and of course, the camera. I am ready!

• Literally - Tree Huggers
  07-4-2007

  Have you seen The Tree Hugger Project? This is landscaping I can wrap my arms around!

• Finding Nemo in Spanish
  07-3-2007

  Kenny somehow changed the language for Finding Nemo and is watching it in Spanish. I figured he’d only watch a few minutes, but it has been a half-hour and he’s still watching intently.

• youTube embeds need to validate
  07-2-2007

  I know it is the anal retentiveness in me, but it just chaps my hide that youTube embedded videos do not validate. I deleted the embedded one from last week and just linked to them b/c it was griping me so much. I know, I know … go ahead, roll your eyes.

• icon buffet
  07-1-2007

  I’ve collected 12 FREE icon packs over at Icon Buffet. I’m having fun with FREE Delivery. I have several deliveries, so contact me if ya wanna trade!

• Belkin Mouse Trap
  07-1-2007

  Have you seen the Belkin Mouse Trap? I just saw it over at a favorite dig of mine. Going now to add it to my new Wish List. :)

• Wishlist plugin
  06-25-2007

  Wishing someone would build a wishlist plugin for WordPress that WAS NOT affiliated with Amazon, for crying out loud! Know of one? Send me the scoop.

• Burned by a playground slide.
  06-24-2007

  Much like LaLaGirl of Twinfinite Chaos, I would never have guessed a child could get a 2nd degree burn from a plastic slide.

• More sticker goodness.
  06-21-2007

  Our second pack of stickers from the sticker swap arrived. Thanks to Cook in Canada our ratio is now 2 to 1!

• Kitchens to relax in.
  06-19-2007

  Kitchens are a place to relax. Like in this one, this one, and this one, but NOT this one or this one. Just my opinion, and all. *wink*

• Return to Tiffany
  06-19-2007

  Saw one of these Tiffany heart lock pendants on the shopgirl when I went to get my tattoo. I loved it. I never considered Tiffany & Co. as a place I’d ever want anything, but this … this was cool.

• Baby Chicks Hatch
  06-16-2007

  Over at Dutchblitz’s flickr is a fabulous set of her baby chick’s hatching. I love this shot of her “dudes” peering in.

• Orange and Yellow Swap sign-up is closed in a few hours!
  06-16-2007

  Don’t forget the deadline to sign up for the Orange and Yellow Swaparooni ends at midnight (CST) June 16, 2007.

• protection, please
  06-13-2007

  Oh Lord God, please protect these little ones and bring li’l Liam along. Healing.

• Fiestaware Casserole dreams
  06-9-2007

  Does anyone see any reason why I shouldn’t be cooking my rice in an orange or lime version of this Fiestaware Covered Casserole dish? I didn’t think so…

• I’m flunking Google Reader.
  06-9-2007

  Has anyone ever flunked Google Reader? I am. I can’t keep up with you prolific bloggers. I’m “sort of” out of pocket for 3 days and it’ll be like reading War & Peace to catch up. Waaaaa!

• Smarter than a 5th grader.
  06-2-2007

  If I had cable, I’d watch this show, not only to prove I’m smarter than a 5th grader, but also that I’m just as smart as Reason Enough.

• itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie
  06-2-2007

  Richard, whoever you are, stop emailing me about your penis length. Seriously, I’m beginning to think you have Napoleonitis, b/c any man that has to talk about their penis THAT M