Use a Clip to Keep Cables in Place
2010.02.21 | office, organization | no comments
Keep unplugged cables from falling out of place by running them through a big clip attached to the back of your desk. Cheap, easily-adjustable, and out-of-sight.
Courtesy of lifehacker
Push a Coin Through a Table
2010.02.21 | secrets | no comments
Wow your nephews and nieces by “magically” pushing a coin through a table. Gotta keep that “favorite uncle” title somehow. See the video after the jump.
Courtesy of Wired How-to [via]
Seasonal Food Chart
2010.02.20 | food | no comments
Here’s a neat chart that shows when all sorts of different foods are in season. It’s a British chart, so some of the terms may not be so familiar, but it’s a nifty resource to help you know when foods are most available (and at their cheapest).
Courtesy of guardian.co.uk [via]
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Pancake Batter in a Squeeze Bottle
2010.02.20 | kitchen | no comments
Make pancakes minus the mess by putting your batter in a squeeze bottle. You’ll be able to make perfectly-round pancakes every time, or if you prefer, squeeze the batter into cookie cutters to make custom shapes.
Timer Nightlight
2010.02.20 | bedroom, concept, cool buys | no comments
Wind up this LED nightlight and mechanical energy will keep it lit until the timer runs out. Only a concept for now, but hopefully something that will make its way to market soon. I just hope it doesn’t have that annoying ticking sound…
All-in-One Membership Card
2010.02.20 | diy, organization | no comments
Free up some space in your wallet/money clip by creating your own all-in-one membership card. Two sites, KeyRingThing and JustOneClubCard can help you with the project, and even send you a copy of the card on credit card plastic if you’re so inclined.
Courtesy of lifehacker
Lime Cilantro Rice
2010.02.20 | recipes | no comments
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Royalty-Free Music
2010.02.20 | entertainment, music | no comments
Browse through thousands of royalty-free songs at Free Music Archive. You can listen to the songs on the site, and download any you like. You won’t find pieces by any big-name bands, but it’s a great resource if you’re looking to (legally) expand your collection with tunes the likes of which your friends have never heard.
Courtesy of lifehacker
Free Online Video Lectures
2010.02.20 | education | no comments
Academic Earth offers free video lectures and courses from top Universities. Organized similar to Hulu, it allows for free downloading and embedding of all of its videos. It’s a great resource to keep that brain fresh post-graduation or to brush up on some topics that are just a bit unclear. Topics include physics, economics, programming, psychology, biology, history, and plenty of others.
Courtesy of lifehacker
GPS Homing Device
2010.02.16 | cool buys, gadgets | no comments
This may be the simplest GPS unit out there. Click a button to set your current location and when you want to make your way back, the dial will point you in the right direction and tell you how far to go. Definitely not the GPS you’d want for your trek up the mountain, but it should work nicely for those non-you-can’t-get-there-from-here situations.
$65 at Hammacher Schlemmer
Board Games as Art
2010.02.15 | design, diy | no comments
Jazz up your game room and free up some closet space at the same time by storing—and showing off—your games as wall art. Essentially, the game board becomes the painting, with a custom-built reverse shadow-box frame hiding the game pieces and other accessories. It’s the perfect blend of function and fashion.
Courtesy of Infarrantly Creative [via]
Ginger Fried Rice
2010.02.15 | recipes | no comments
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cooked rice
- 6 tbsp peanut oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp minced ginger
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Free Tax Prep and Filing
2010.02.15 | taxes | no comments
If you have an Adjusted Gross Income of less than $57,000 or less, file your federal taxes for free with the help of IRS Free File. It will guide you through filling out the necessary forms by asking a series of questions.
Want a good idea of what to expect from your return? TurboTax has a helpful tax calculator.
Sprinkler Hide-A-Key
2010.02.13 | cool buys, secrets | no comments
Keep an extra house key nearby in this hollow, genuine-looking sprinkler head stuck into the ground near your front door. It’s a little less conspicuous than that plastic rock you’ve been using. Its tough, water-tight, plastic case features a screw cap and is large enough to hold multiple keys. $4 at ThinkGeek
How to Fold a Dress Shirt
2010.02.13 | clothes | no comments
Fold a dress shirt to prevent wrinkles in four easy steps (with video):
1. Lay the shirt flat, making sure it’s buttoned up
Fully buttoning the shirt will ensure a tight, wrinkle-free fold.
First Aid Box
2010.02.13 | cool buys, diy | no comments
Classic container for medical supplies. $26.50 at Blue Ribbon General Store… or maybe I’ll just make my own.
How to Freeze Fruit
2010.02.13 | food, kitchen | no comments
Buying and freezing fruits when they are in season is not only great for the wallet, but also allows you to enjoy your favorite fruits year round. Follow these tips for the best results:
* Prepare and freeze fruits when they are fresh and ripe.
* Clean and cut up fruits as for eating or cooking.
* Prepare and pack fruits quickly and carefully
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Honey Mustard Chicken
2010.02.10 | recipes | no comments
Ingredients:
- 3 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mustard
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
E.S.I.S. Your Way to Financial Freedom
2010.02.09 | finance | no comments
Financial advice from my über-wealthy mission president during my exit interview: E.S.I.S
Blog 2.0
2010.02.08 | | no comments
Welcome to my wiki, a place where I’ll store all the tips, tricks, resources, and other tidbits I hope will come in handy at some point down the road. Some of what you will find will likely be of little interest to anybody but myself, but hopefully you’ll find something to make the stop worth your time.
Enjoy!
