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9 Cool Things to Do With Old Books » Written Word

Bibliophiles and bookworms, English majors and lovers of literature: is it possible to have too many books? They accumulate so quickly! Every member of your family getting you the same three books you requested for Christmas. Seeing Don DeLillo marked half-off, knowing you dumped a half-caff latte on your copy of Underworld , and – even though only the first three pages are illegible – justifying its purchase. 15+ years of required reading lists stored in boxes in your basement, even though you can bet your bippy you will never willingly read the poetry of Robert Burns again. We are up to our waists in books, some of which we hate (really Master Burns? Scottish dialect? http://www.writtenword.com/turn-old-musty-books-to-art-and-other-cool-things/
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/10/20/diy-lunchable-jars-guest-post/ Hello everyone, my name is Kayla and I run SayNotSweetAnne.com .

DIY Lunchable Jars {Guest Post}

When graphic designer and artist Joanna Bean Martin shared with us her technique for marbling the bottoms of glassware with nail polish, we couldn’t wait to try it ourselves. Who knew it would be such an easy way to add color and pattern to your next tablescape or party? Remember, the brighter and bolder colors you use, the more the glasses will radiate and glow. http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-marbled-glassware/

DIY Marbled Glassware

DIY: Hanging “Succulent Garden” Made With Pistachio Shells

Yesterday I was torn between making a piece of artwork to hang on the wall with my pistachio shell flowers , and a wreath for my front door. So, I ended up making a piece of artwork that is currently hanging on my front door in lieu of a fall wreath. http://www.addicted2decorating.com/diy-hanging-succulent-garden-made-with-pistachio-shells.html

Top 10 Clever Kitchen Repurposing Tricks

http://lifehacker.com/5447528/top-10-clever-kitchen-repurposing-tricks It's all too easy to spend hard-earned money on unitasking kitchen gadgets that aren't all that helpful in the long run. Use the gear you already own, and some cheap household staples, to make your kitchen a better place.
http://mycrazyblessedlife.com/2011/10/03/relax-bottletime-out-timer/ Sooooo… I have a three-year-old little girl who is full of drama. Probably not the only one in history, but one of my current dilemmas.

Relax Bottle/Time Out Timer « My Crazy Blessed Life!

In my master bedroom, I wanted an extra large headboard that would make a statement. http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2010/03/tutorial-how-to-make-fabric-headboard.html

Tutorial: How to make a Fabric Headboard

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Sleep (or how to hack your brain)

My body is incompatible with Earth. It has a daily sleep-wake cycle that lasts about 28 hours instead of 24 hours, which means each day I stay awake about four hours longer than most people. In the middle of the week, I sometimes find myself waking up at 11PM and going to bed in the early afternoon the next day. When I was younger, people thought I was insane. The only thing I remember of elementary school is being tired.

Top 40 Useful Sites To Learn New Skills

post written by: Marc Email The web is a powerful resource that can easily help you learn new skills. You just have to know where to look. Sure, you can use Google, Yahoo, or Bing to search for sites where you can learn new skills , but I figured I’d save you some time.

DIY Roman Shades «

It always feels great when you have your mind set on how you want something to look and then it all comes together. This is exactly what has happened with my entry way/porch area. I knew I wanted to put stripes on the wall but it was a matter of finally getting around to it.

How to Make a Snowstorm

December 15th, 2012 Email 350 users recommend Say goodbye to hand-cut snowflakes taped to windows. Instead, try a curtain of whimsical flakes hung on strands of dental floss. Jeff Rudell
post written by: Marc Email Be true to your values.

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