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Glass Vessel Sinks

Linda — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:30 +0000

Break away from traditional white lavatory sinks with a contemporary glass vessel sink. These modern sinks are available in a range of colors, styles and price ranges. The variety of design choices combine with minimal upkeep to create a perfect fit for any lifestyle and budget.

Glass sinks come in many shapes and patterns, ranging from smooth, round basins to square sinks with Art Nouveau styling. Add subtle beauty to your bath with a clear glass vessel sink with or without subtle etched designs. For an ultramodern look, select a glass basin in rich reds, blues or oranges, or maximize impact with a bold animal pattern or geometric design.

Made from thick tempered glass, the above-counter sinks are often used with vanity cabinets or consoles tables for a dynamic look. Tempered glass is specially treated to create a strong material with better thermal resistance than regular glass. This makes it ideal for use in glass basins and countertops, where hot water is commonly used. Although breakable, the durable tempered glass can withstand repeated, everyday use. Keep the glass looking its best by simply wiping with a non-abrasive cloth after use. Remove any water spots with a vinegar-water mixture.

Single-hole faucets pair perfectly with vessel sinks, while a wall-mount faucet creates a one-of-a-kind look. Faucets can be found in a variety of finishes and styles to complement a contemporary lavatory.

Revive the look of your bathroom with a modern Whittington Collection glass vessel sink from Signature Hardware.

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Shopping for Autumn Sweaters

Linda — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:30:26 +0000

Autumn is here! The trees are a riot of color, and the air is brisk. Nothing says fashion-forward, fall apparel more than the right sweater. Sweaters add warmth to any outfit, and create a chic layered-look, making them an essential for any wardrobe. Online shopping is a great way to shop for sweaters, because it allows you to browse a wide variety styles without leaving your home. Here are a few ideas to help get you inspired for new sweaters this season.

Need a sweater that is easy to take on and off? Consider a cardigan. A cardigan is sweater that opens all the way down the front, and often is fastened closed by buttons or a zipper. This design makes it easy to wear a cardigan over a shirt or under a jacket. Cardigans are a classic fashion staple, but are also quite versatile, and come in many colors and patterns.

Want a sweater that expresses your personal tastes? Pick a sweater with an eye-catching trim. Fringe, ruffles, rhinestones, and beads are just a few of the trimming options you can find in sweaters. Trims help make sweaters unique enough to be part of your signature fall look.

Tired of bulky sweaters that shapelessly bundle you up? Choose a belted sweater, and bring form as well as function to your sweater collection. Belted sweaters are fresh way to attractively define your waistline, while keep you cozy.

With so many kinds of sweaters to choose from, online shopping is the key to finding the right sweater for you without the hassle of driving to several different stores. Whether at the office or on a hayride stay warm and stay fashionable this fall with sweaters.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Linda — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:47:15 +0000

National Breast Cancer Awareness month was organized by a multitude of health focused charities to help raise money and bring more attention to Breast Cancer research. They also fervently advocate getting checked (both medically and utilizing self-check) as this is an elective procedure done usually at the request of the patient. Breast cancer is the #2 killer of women in America (#1 being heart disease). The usage of pink to symbolize the fight against breast cancer started in 1991 when the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink looped ribbons to breast cancer survivors and family of the afflicted at Race for a Cure. Since then, pink has been the official color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fun Fact: On Oct. 7, 2008, the White House was flooded in pink lights to raise awareness.

How are you spreading word? Well New York and Company is hosting “Shop for a Cause” featuring a month long sale (starting today and ending on the 27th) where you can save up to 70% off your favorite women’s wear! Use the coupon code: 2504 to get free shipping on orders $65 or more. With a sale like this, you won’t be able to stop shopping. To honor those who have passed or are currently suffering from breast cancer, NY&Co has released a special edition pink watch that features pink snakeskin watch straps and a sparkling gem face for only $19.95 (or $6.95 with any purchase). $2 from each purchase goes directly to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Don’t forget to make a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through their site!

-Linda

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Modern Bathroom Vanities

Linda — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:00:41 +0000

Update the style and design of your bathroom with a modern bathroom vanity. With a variety of finishes, designs, and sizes from which to choose, you’re sure to find one to fit your space.

Modern vanities feature sleek lines and come in a variety of modern finishes. The finishes range from the neutral whites and distressed blacks to the chic espresso. The open-shelf designs, stylish granite and glass vanity tops, and contemporary basin options update even a traditional oak finish to create a an up-to-date look.

Many modern vanities feature an open, lower shelf. This shelf adds to the feeling of extra space in a bathroom. An appreciated feature in small bathrooms, you can use the shelf in conjunction with the vanity’s drawers and maximize your storage space.

What sits atop your vanity cabinet adds to its modern feel. Select an ultra-modern glass top and basin or choose from a wide assortment of granite colors—a polished black granite top adds a hint of sophistication to any vanity. In addition to the color selections, the granite tops are designed to accommodate vessel, semi-recessed and recessed sinks. You can choose to leave the top undrilled to use with wall mount faucets, or drilled to fit a single-hole or widespread faucet. Create a striking image by pairing a white porcelain basin with a contrasting black granite top. Adding a copper basin to a Baltic green granite top warms even the most modern look.
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With a multitude of size, finish, top, basin and faucet options, there is a combination to please. To update your bathroom, view the Milforde Collection of modern vanities at Signature Hardware.

-Robin (Signature Hardware)

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DealBase and Amazing Travel Deals

Linda — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:03 +0000

During these trying times, it pays to save a buck or two here and there but it shouldn’t come between you and a relaxing vacation. Pinching pennies during the recession doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give up your love of traveling! As hours at the office get longer and the workload gets heavier, an escape from the stress and monotony of daily life can be just the thing to remedy frazzled nerves. So what’s your destination of choice? A fast-paced, no frills tour of the Big Apple? A soothing trip to the Bahamas to relax and recharge? Or do you want to take a chance at big money and go all in at Sin City–Las Vegas!

You probably don’t need another reason to take a little vacation and get away from it all, but you most certainly would appreciate some help doing so! I’ve just recently started using travel deal sites to find hotel deals and have become enamored with DealBase.com’s easy to use interface. Compared to other travel deal sites, DealBase features a sleek and simple interface that takes you directly to hotel deals in the areas you want with no pop ups or unnecessary advertisements. DealBase aggregates hotel deals (mainly in North America) from sales, promotions, email newsletters, exclusive special offers, membership rewards clubs, and online travel agencies to ensure that you get the best hotel deals out there no matter what. DealBase is fabulous for finding deals on luxurious hotels and resorts in Las Vegas. Seeing as how that desert city is just dying for your business these days, Las Vegas hotels like the Venetian, Caesar’s Palace and the Wynn are offering incredible prices and bonuses. In fact, DealBase just found me a Wynn Las Vegas deal offering $159 a night rooms with a $75 free slot play credit! I guess it’s time for me to pack my bags!

If you’re aching to have a fun time in Vegas (like the recent blockbuster hit “The Hangover”), try out DealBase and let me know how much you saved! And don’t forget to check out our Luggage Tip Center for help packing, checking and choosing the right type of luggage for your trip. If you are headed to Vegas from California, you will most likely be traveling light with versatile duffel bags and satchels. But if you are flying in from the east coast, rolling and swivel luggage make moving from gate to gate at the airport fast and easy. And if you’re traveling with kids, animals or other special needs, check out these great shopping tips on Pocket Change:

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Happy Travels!

-Linda

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Guide to Working on Allotments

Linda — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:30:54 +0000

Many gardeners today very much enjoy doing their work as a hobby, while others like gardening for its health benefits. Then, there are those who like having allotments as part of their gardens. If you are new to the concept of allotments and would like some background information as to how you can maintain one on your own, read on.

Allotments are little plots of land rented out to people, sometimes with a pent shed, generally for the reason of raising crops. The beginning gardener should know some helpful tips that could make keeping an allotment an easier, more enjoyable experience.

First off, one should make an effort to keep an environmentally conscious mindset with their gardening. This brings us to the first tip: avoid waste, because saving energy will save you money! You don’t have to live frugally to eliminate your carbon footprint on our planet. Another tip you could apply to the upkeep of your allotment would be to learn how to freeze and store your crops for the winter season. This not only means you will be able to keep your surplus yield from rotting away, but that for a long period of time you could preserve those important nutrients and minerals. However, remember that you want to save energy. If you want to save money, you should invest in a chest freezer. These are generally more effective than a normal upright freezer, as they are able to hold more bulky amounts of food. They also will not drastically shoot up your electricity bill.

Some basic equipment you will need for your allotment includes timber beds and steel fruit cages. A timber bed will supply your crops with some level of protection from flooding without taking away from the needed drainage levels in your bed. Having a timber bed will also enable you to feed the soil with organic, nutrient-rich compost. Steel fruit cages are heavy-duty pens that safeguard your yield from the unwanted tampering of birds and other countryside critters. They tend to be on the pricier side, but they are well worth the investment.

These two sets of equipment are fundamental to having a successful, thriving allotment. Your organic gardening experience is bound to be more enjoyable and beneficial for you, so long as you understand the basics involved with maintaining an allotment.

Being a practical gardener is a surefire way to raise satisfactory crops.

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Cool Prints For Your Dorm Wall

Will — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:32:16 +0000

As college students plan on heading back to school any day now, they could use something nice to hang on their walls. A lot of guys have posters from classic movies like this Scarface Poster.

Or if you want a real classic, another popular college poster is Munch’s The Scream.

Of course, if you want something new, how about this new poster from MadebyGirl.com, made on 100% recycled paper?

For lots more tips on returning to college, check out our Back to School Tip Center!

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A Few Points On Electric Blanket Safety

Linda — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:00:03 +0000

With summer coming to an end, and the colder part of the year approaching, we’re going to stop thinking about staying cool and start thinking about keeping toasty.

One device that more and more people use to keep warm is the often misunderstood electric blanket. Obviously, they keep you warm at night, but they can also help save money on bills – you don’t need the central heating to be on at night when your bed is already cosier than a kangaroo’s pouch*.

If you have an electric blanket you should be aware of the risks involved. An electric blanket carries almost no risk if looked after and used properly. However, if your electric blanket is more than 10 years old, you simply must replace it. A study in the UK showed that 99% of all fires caused by electric blankets were caused by electric blankets over 10 years old.

Even if your blanket is less than 10 years old, you should still keep an eye out for obvious signs like scorch marks and fraying on the power cord. If you think there might be something wrong with your blanket, it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s also worth getting it checked out by an expert every 2-3 years and many local councils offer an annual electric blanket inspection service free of charge.

New models of electric blankets are safer than ever and also offer new features that regulate the temperature to keep you even more comfortable. You should make sure that the electric blanket you buy has an automatic shutoff device. This will stop the blanket from being on for too long or from getting too hot. You can also get low voltage models – these have a little box that converts the mains voltage down to a much safer level before sending it through the blanket.

Also remember the number one rule – electricity and water do not mix and should be kept away from each other at all times!

*(Disclaimer: I’ve never actually tested the cosiness of a kangaroo’s pouch and no kangaroos were harmed during in the writing of this article.)

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Docking stations – Converting your laptop into a fully functional desktop

Linda — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:00:24 +0000

Every year more and more laptops are sold instead of stationary computers (desktops). It is no surprise as nowadays laptops in their performance can be compared to desktops, and at the same time they occupy little space on the table, they are good for traveling and can work from the inside accumulator power for quite a long period of time.

Unfortunately such mobility results in some disadvantages. The users have to deal with small screens, which are often under 17 inches, use touchpad instead of a mouse, small keyboard which is in some way different from a full-sized one.

These disadvantages are not critical if you use a laptop in a trip or outside the office/home. But sitting at the table no users will agree to suffer from the shortcomings of laptops. That is why they buy an additional keyboard, mouse, monitor, connect them to their laptop and use it as a full-functional desktop, which as a matter of fact still remains mobile.

But wait! What if every morning you take your laptop to the office and every evening bring it back? Every day you have to disconnect the power adapter, keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, network cable, scanner or any other devices you use regularly, and then again connect them. And from day to day it’s all the same: connect, disconnect, connect, disconnect… It is not a big fun, and soon gets annoying.

Exactly for such cases laptop manufacturers created docking stations. A docking station, what is it? Docking station is a stationary device which is placed to your table and allows connection of various peripheral devices (printer, monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers etc.). With a docking station you won’t have to connect and disconnect all these devices to/from a laptop. You will only have to connect and disconnect your laptop from the docking station. Using a docking station you can plug in all the necessary peripheral devices in a few seconds.

There are different types of docking stations. There are simple stations which only facilitate connection of peripheral devices to a laptop. The other kind is multifunctional stations. For example, Dell D/Dock Docking Station allows connection of an additional video card, CD/DVD-Rom, recharging of an additional battery. E-Port Plus Port Replictor will connect even two 30” LCD monitors with the resolution of 2560 х 1600.

In case you wish to purchse a docking station you should know exactly the model of your laptop. All major manufacturers of laptops produce docking stations for them, but unfortunately, not every laptop allows connection to a docking station. To connect a docking station to laptop there should be a special port. This is why check carefully whether the selected docking station matches your laptop. For example, Dell manufactures docking stations for laptops of Latitude, Precision and XPS series, Hewlet Packard produces docking stations for laptops of Business Notebook series etc.

Docking station is no doubt an essential device at your working place. It will not only put the cables in order, but it will allow using the mobile advantages of a laptop and forgetting of its shortcomings.

In case you are using an additional monitor for your laptop, you should take a look at such a device as a laptop monitor stand. As a rule it is not expensive and at the same time it will allow placing a monitor on your table with greater comfort.

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Ridiculous Razors: For Man-Style Whiskers

Linda — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:00:05 +0000

In a country where people want to own vehicles that were originally built with gun turrets and radar, where you can buy triple-patty hamburgers and 64 oz. sodas, and where sports aren’t exciting unless you score at least 6 points at a time, it’s understandable that we have a “more is better” complex, even when it seems absurdly excessive.

Case in point: five blades on a razor.

The rapidly increasing number of blades to give the absolute closest shave has been mocked and questioned since the first two-blade safety razors came out. It started with Saturday Night Live’s sketch, “The Triple-Trac: Because You’ll Believe Anything.” and continues as a proud tradition today, with Mad TV advertising a 36 blade razor. (The 36thblade cuts gauze for you bleeding face.) Even The Economist has caught the spirit, offering a mathematical curve that shows us hitting 14 blades sometime before the turn of the century.

However, most dermatologists agree that more blades mean more friction; even if using five blades does pull the hair out and away from your face to give you a closer shave, more blades still means you’ve got more of a chance to cut yourself or end up with razor burn. Their theory seems to hold true for many people who say that they like a close, sexy shave as much as the next person, but they weren’t really looking to rip their face off in the process, thank you very much. The five-blade razors also tend to clog more quickly (or maybe there’s just more to clog), and the replacement cartridges are considerably more expensive than 2- or 3-bladed razors—meaning some people might not bother, even if they’re curious.
The thing is, there are people who love the new razors and sing songs of razor praise right in the faces of the dissenters. They claim it’s a more comfortable shave, much closer than any they’ve had before (which has actually given rise to some internet conspiracy theories, but I’m not buying them). They love the new razors enough to pay the extra money, and seem willing to give up their old razors. My own brother told my dad the other night that his “manly whiskers” (I think those were his words) just needed more razor, and the Fusion was it.

Still, the Schick Quattro and the Gillette Fusion haven’t replaced the Gillette Mach 3 as the most popular razors out there, but we can’t help but wonder whether they might. Maybe after they release the Septiconverse or the Octo-close razors in a few years.

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