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Beyond Planet Earth – American Museum of Natural History

Friday, January 6, 2012

Beyond Planet Earth at American Museum of Natural History November 19, 2011 – August 12, 2012 VIDEO - Beyond Planet Earth Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration offers a vision of the future of space travel as it boldly explores our next steps in our solar system and beyond. The exhibition takes visitors on humanity’s journey to explore the next frontier, either ourselves or via robotic proxies, which have already traveled to every planet in our solar system. Future missions highlighted inBeyond... 

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Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions

Thursday, January 5, 2012

With a New Year comes millions of people making resolutions.  I have made several myself and obtaining them can be difficult at times. Here are five ways to help us stick to our goals in the coming year.  Good Luck and believe you can do it!!! http://moneyland.time.com/2012/01/03/5-tricks-to-make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick/  Read More

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A Shirt Christmas Ornament

Sunday, November 27, 2011

One of the wonderful aspects about the holidays is it brings  families together to either help in the holiday decorations, cooking of seasonal treats or even sing some festive carols.  This decorative CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT USING AN OLD SHIRT is a project you can do with your children and only requires a few items. MATERIALS 3″ styrofoam ball old shirt (this purchase from the Salvation Army for $1.99) red ribbon scissors long skewer or ice pick DIRECTIONS 1.  Cut out two shapes from the shirt about 3″... 

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Holly Wreath Christmas Cards

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Once you get the stamps made, you can be your own printing press and produce a lot of these wonderful HOLLY CHRISTMAS CARDS. MATERIALS holly and ribbon template sheet of sponge board paint brush 4 1/2 x 6 inch piece of card stock paper glue gun wood or dried potato pencil scrape paper circular form (wine glass or container lid) DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out holly leaves and ribbon from template. Trace pattern onto sponge board and cut out. 2. Take the sponge cut outs and glue to a small piece of wood, which will act as... 

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Lawn Leaf Removal

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Autumn leaves are changing to beautiful colors and eventually falling from the trees.  With this, it also means time to remove leaves from your lawn and driveway.  Here are some helpful tips via Consumer Reports on how to make the job more effective. via Bethel Farms & feature via Life on the Cutoff Keep the job manageable. Don’t tackle an entire season’s worth of leaf cleanup in one day—unless you’re a glutton for a blister-and-ache-inducing marathon. Leaves will drop throughout autumn, so schedule... 

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RECIPES AND DIY PROJECTS FROM THE WEB

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Orange Nutella Sandwich Cookies via Hungry Rabbit

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Orange Nutella Sandwich Cookies via Hungry Rabbit. “The distinct taste and scent of oranges has long claimed a place on my favorites list. As a boy, I couldn’t get enough of Pepperidge Farm’s Orange Milanos. I’d arrive home from school ravenous for a comfort-food fix before sitting down to a round of homework like a good Chinese child. Those orange and chocolate cookies got me through until dinner (well, supplemented by a trip or two into the kitchen to grab something... Read More

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Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake via Bittersweet Baker

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  • Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake + Bittersweet Baker • “December evenings were made up of the type of nights that creep in, slowly dousing the world i n darkness. No one notices the gradual shift in lighting until suddenly, windows no longer frame the outside world but reflect the life inside instead. White walls become stark and clinical under harsh fluorescent lighting, and edges and angles become more pronounced without natural light to soften their outlines.”    Read More

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Home Decor

Faux Fur Blankets

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• Elle Decor • Temperatures are starting to dip and trying to stay warm is a lot easier with Faux Fur Blankets.  Today, numerous stores and websites carry these PETA friendly alternatives that are made to look so realistic in both animal pattern/print and texture.  Besides the warmth, faux fur blankets add a luxurious element [...]

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LET'S CREATE

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Who said you have to purchase expensive gift tags?  For around five dollars at your local office supply store there are classic tags to decorate your gift to grandpa, mom or sister.  There are so many in a pack even Santa and the elves might want to borrow some for their gifts.

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Paul Around Town

Changing Manhattan’s Skyline – ONE57

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One of the most exciting new residential developments to hit Manhattan in years is ONE57. This 90-story building will feature apartments with breathtaking views of Manhattan, including Central Park. With stunning views, luxurious appointed interiors and world class amentities this property is going at a permain price too. Just recently the over 10,000 square foot [...]

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Art

Beyond Planet Earth – American Museum of Natural History

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Beyond Planet Earth at American Museum of Natural History November 19, 2011 – August 12, 2012 VIDEO - Beyond Planet Earth Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration offers a vision of the future of space travel as it boldly explores our next steps in our solar system and beyond. The exhibition takes visitors on [...]

 

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