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Handmade Wednesday Feature
Melissa Creamer, artisan jeweler and crafter extraordinaire featured five crafters in her first "Handmade Wednesday" post. I am lucky enough to have my stacking rings among the featured handmade items today.
Check out Melissa's Etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/chrysalisjewelrytx where you can find artisan jewelry, upcycled vintage spoon rings, hand knit scarves and fun, Steampunk creations too!
I did my about me on Etsy~
Between my hate of getting my photo taken, the piles of mess in my workshop and the madness that is my life, I have been putting this off; I just bit the bullet and here it is. There are probably many things to edit, but here it is for now!
That's enough stuff, for goodness sakes!
Have you ever just bit off more than you can chew? I do, almost every day.
I have had a chance to gain a little insight and it will help me in my life and in my business. I spend so much time chatting, updating facebook, tweeting, (not so much blogging) etc, that I hardly have time to do the important stuff! You know, being with my family, creating, working; that sort of thing.
Anyway, the dh has been saying that he should just delete FB as he doesn't really do much except look at pictures of our friends and their kids, etc. I said I can't! I have my fan page! It is for my business! But is it really? I am chasing people with pics and little things and they find out what I am doing, or do they? I have a whopping 70 fans, many of whom found out about me on the Etsy forums and followed because I followed them. I adore anyone who would take the time to click and comment, but does it really matter?
Last month, when my dd had emergency surgery, I was with her in the hospital for 2 days. I didn't tweet, facebook or blog; nobody really missed me. I also didn't really miss it that much either. I believe that if someone finds my shop, likes what they see and purchases it, that is great! But I am not going to stress out over whether or not I am making any sales. If that happens, I will close up shop. I love creating and want to share it with others. Sales give me a nice feeling but so does a look of understanding and pride on a student's face after they have learned a new technique and have created something that speaks to them. I love the creative process and as long as I can share it with someone, I am a happy camper! So, no more Facebook. I feel free! Maybe I will get necklaces done for the million pendants I have made!
Something I would really like to do: start blogging about techiques and provide tutorials and tips and such. If I was a computer whiz, I would already be doing that. I am not sure how to begin, but I will figure something out! You and the 5 other people that have read this will be the first to know!


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The Eagles defense continues to impress and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha says it's the result of an aggressive style of play.
"Right now, we're an attacking defense. That doesn't necessarily mean that you're blitzing. The speed and the intelligence that we have makes it look like we might be blitzing on every play or that everyone is around the ball."
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Photo of the Day: November 11, 2012 – Murmuration of starlings darken the Scottish sky
A murmuration of starlings put on an a display over the town of Gretna, Scotland Sunday Nov. 11, 2012. The starlings visit the area twice a year in the months of February and November. (AP Photo/Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Photo of the Day: May 23, 2012 – The fish, the bird, and the ship – no rhyme, no reason
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Photo of the Day: January 30, 2012- Something doesn't feel right in England's moors
DULVERTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 30: A pheasant stands in snow near Dulverton on January 30, 2012 on Exmoor, England. After unseasonably mild winter weather, some parts of the UK woke to a covering of snow as a cold spell of weather sets in, with forecasters warning temperatures are set to plunge as the week progresses. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)


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Only on PIX 11: Never Before Seen Footage of Walter Cronkite
He reported the news, but his resonant, reassuring voice filtered through the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Walter Cronkite, who covered the second World War for the wire services and later became the iconic anchorman of the 'CBS Evening News,' set the standard by which all others have been judged.
When the news broke, anytime, anywhere, Walter was there and so were millions of Americans who put their trust in him.
"He was an authentic journalist who respected his audience and they respected him," said former CBS anchor, Roger Mudd.
Katie Couric, the current anchor of the 'CBS Evening News' said Cronkite set the standards for journalists everywhere.
"He was the personification of integrity, decency, humanity," said Couric.
Walter Cronkite - Uncle Walter as he came to be known - was the embodiment of authority as he never lost his fascination for news. In particular, he had an adolescent enthusiasm about space.
Cronkite never viewed himself as a performer - just a reporter to whom people could relate.
"Walter was more than just an anchor, but someone we could trust to guide us through the issues of the day," said President Barack Obama. "He was family. In moments of tragedy, Walter looked us in the eye and shared our pain:"
Cronkite prided himself as a fair reporter, but there were moments when he took sides and helped shape the times. It was his assessment of the Vietnam war that became a turning point. That view by the man considered the most trusted in America, led President Johnson to observe "If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost middle America."
After nearly 20 years of guiding us through the triumphs and tragedies of our time, Walter Cronkite left the anchor chair in 1981.
"He was literally a living legend," said former CBS anchor Dan Rather. "Now a legend in memory."
Any news person would consider themselves extremely fortunate to have crossed paths professionally with the famed anchor. PIX News reporter Marvin Scott actually had the honor of working alongside Cronkite on a pilot for a television show back in 1994.
"It was a thrill to work with the man I had looked up to as a role model for many years," said Scott.Copyright © 2014, Los Angeles Times


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Metallica dedicated a song to Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong during their headlining set at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience festival on Saturday after stepping in as a last-minute replacements for the rockers.
Bing: Madonna booed for endorsing Obama
Green Day were forced to pull out of the New Orleans event last month after Armstrong checked into rehab to address substance abuse issues. Metallica were called in to fill the slot, and they delivered a high-energy two hour set, opening with "Hit the Lights" and "Master of Puppets." Frontman James Hetfield joked about filling in for Green Day, shouting, "We! Are! Green Day! Except a little taller!" but he got serious later on in the show when he dedicated "Battery" to Armstrong, telling the crowd, "This one's for Billie."
During the encore, the band teased fans by playing the opening riff to Green Day's smash hit "American Idiot," only for Hetfield to cut short the cover, saying, "We can't play that song." He also gave Armstrong and his band mates a boost of confidence, adding, "They're getting it sorted out, hopefully they get it fixed because the world needs them." The 2012 Voodoo festival kicked off on Friday with Neil Young & Crazy Horse headlining the opening day.
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The weekend is here! I'm replying all my tags in one post! I've tagged back those that tagged me and some tumblr crushes. You don't need to do new questions if you've done this already of course and you can just send me your old ones if you want me to answer them :) I've added whatever new questions I could think of below. :)
Rule 1: Post the rules
Rule 2: Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then make 11 new ones.
Rule 3: Tag 11 people and link them to your post
Rule 4: Let them know you've tagged them.
Tagged by Macaparket
Favorite song to sing in the shower?
(Current song this week) A Little Respect by A-ha
If you had to choose a song to listen to till the end of time, which one would it be?
This is way too hard. Too hard. For now, it'll be Duran Duran's Lou Reed cover of Perfect Day
Last full album you listened to?
I've been playing Red Carpet Massacre on loop recently just to run in all the songs. But I just looped the Pet Shop Boys Discography this morning.
Your house is burning and you only have time to grab one thing. What would that thing be? My pets (turtles, dogs, canary…yes…It's a regular zoo here.)
One thing you love but all of your friends hate?
Don't have one…
If you could play any instrument in the world…?
Saxophone. (Sorry Nick, but it would complement your keyboards and we can do a song together huh. J)
Favorite lyrics in the whole wide world?
This is impossible. Ok ok,… I offer one:
But when the night is falling,
And you cannot find the light
If you feel your dream is dying
Hold tight
You've got the music in you
Don't let go
You've got the music in you
One dance left
This world is gonna pull through
Don'tgive up
You've got a reason to live
Can't forget you only get what you give
(You Get What You Give – The New Radicals)
Favorite book quote?
This has no intent to sound religious. But to me it's still a book. I have a few favs, but one is: "…glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."
You have a chance to spend a day with one celebrity of your choosing. Who do you choose, why and what will you do for the day?
Nicholas James Rhodes – for obvious reasons. Oh… just walking with him and letting him bring me to and tell me about his favourite places, corners and streets in London. (Can I hold his hand too? :P)
Your favorite celebrity knocks on your door. You….?
Ask if I can snog him…but do it anyway! Hahaha…No, I'll probably be smiling like an idiot and being real shy.
If you can have one magical ability, you'd choose..?
Make money. For more than just personal gain really.
Tagged by Lulu
Favorite fictional character?
Lieutenant Eve Dallas (J.D. Robb's In Death book series)
if you were a color, what color would you be and why?
Dark/ Royal Purple – Always felt there's something special about this colour.
You have pissed off an evil wizard, as punishment he lets you choose between having an ass for a chin for 1 year OR having to eat all your meals through your armpit for the rest of your life. Which one would you choose and why?
Ass for a chin for a year. Because it's only a year! And can be hidden I guess. :)
Name five things that make you awesome.
Erms…I texted my friends for help on this…ROFL..so here they are.
1)Always the driver for a drinking night out. Drive everyone home. Even if I know you may puke in my car!
2) I carry pet food in my car as a standby. If time permits, I stop when I encounter strays, wait and clean up after they are done.
3) I will shamelessly mouth the lyrics and play 'air'guitar/ keyboards or whatever in a public bus/train when a good part of a song comes on. :P
4) I'd sit/hang with you all day and not say anything (about your circumstance) when you just need me for company.
5) I'm a sentimental idiot with a rational sense. -> OMG Seriously I'm just typing what they sent! LOL!
Pants or skirts? Why?
Pants. So much easier to move around really.
Best song to dance around your room naked to.
Never done that before, but if I had to choose…Footloose – Kenny Loggins
5 albums you would want with you if you were stranded on an island.
The Wedding Album – Duran Duran
PopArt – Pet Shop Boys
Greatest – Duran Duran
Vault – Def Lepard
The Immaculate Collection - Madonna
Name a movie that makes you cry.
So many, but I cried at Les Miserables last week.
What would your stripper name be?
Used the online generator for this one. Chesty Cherry. (OMG…hahaha)
Do you like cheesecake? Yeppos! Yummy!
Name the best dumb movie. Deuce Bigalow
Tagged by Pauline
did you ever cry over a fictional character and why?
do you believe in destiny?
Depends on my state of mind. If I'm dreaming, yes, of course. :)
what would you do, if you woke up as barack obama one day?
Panic first, then ban guns.
if you could rename yourself, how would you be called from now?
I like my name actually! Hahaha…:)
what do you hate the most about people?
By nature we are all— selfish.
about how many hours do you listen to music in one day?
Hmm….average at least 4 hours from my guess. (But music plays on my work laptop all day. Does that count?)
what is your most played song?
This is very seasonal. But right now it's Pictures of You – The Cure
where would you like to live?
I would like to live (with no income worries!) – Central Paris…it's the most beautiful and romantic place I've been to so far…
what is your favourite photo of your favourite celebrity?
Pauline this is torture! LOL! How is it poss…ok, i'll just put this one. My blog header can't go wrong..it still gives me feels when I open my blog! Haaaa…. It's the top banner! XD
what is the worst tv-show in your opinion?
LOST (tried watching it in different periods to understand its popularity…but…)
on how many concerts have you been yet? which ones?
I haven't gone to many because there aren't many here in the past. Elton John. Take That. Duran Duran 1994 (really young, back row for me. My duranie sis was upfront. I just loved the songs so was there.) I spend more cash at the theatre. :P
My questions:
1. What's your favourite fruit?
2. It's a normal day and you want to catch a movie. How would you choose what movie to watch (rank in top to lowest priority: 1-the actor/actress, 2-ratings, reviews, awards, 3- plot, storyline, 4- my pals want to watch it, 5-producer/director)
3. Last movie watched in the cinema?
4. What country/city are you from and so what food/dish would you recommend (and the name of place if needed) we should try should we go to your country/ city (doesn't have to be food specific to your country or anything like that)
5. What is the most expensive thing you've last purchased? Any regrets?
6. Would you have absolutely no problem going with a guy shorter than you. (Or a girl taller than you.)
7. Where is the furthest place/country you have travelled to?
8. If you had to, what line would you use to pick up a guy/girl?
9. Who's your favourite celebrity and what is one of the top things that attracts you to that celebrity?
10. What song would you like us readers to give a try listening to today? (put a link if possible! :)


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Hey Guys, I know i havnt been on in a really long time , but i had an operation and have been recovering, hope everythings well with you all and thanks for still being followers :) xx
thegoldenlocket said: YAY! Your blog is so beautiful, I'm in love with it! It's flattering that you like mine too haha. Have a great day! (:
Stop it your making me blush :) , you 2 xx


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HELP! I can't find it!1 Reviews
Looking for a fic.
So I'm looking for a story (NO! Really? !Shut up sarcastic me!)
...Anyway, the story was about a girl who starts talking to this guy on the internet and he tells her he's Gerard so she goes to meet up with him in McDonalds but it turns out to be some pedophile trying to steal her but luckily the real Gerard walks in and saves her.
Does anyone know what fic this is? I really enjoyed reading it :)
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LockStars Soy Candle Fragrance List and Description
|Very fragrant scent that is rich and sweet, just like the almond liquor
|*Amish Quilt
|Spicy, sweet, and complex. Vanilla intertwines with a spice cabinet of cinnamon, clove, allspice, kissed with sugar. Hints of nutmeg and fruits. Incredible scent throw. Our newest best seller.
|*Apple Clove Butter
|Mouth watering blend of apples, clove and warm spices. Excellent scent throw.
|Baby Powder
|Just like the name
|Banana Cream Pie
|Our inhouse delicious blend of Banana and Coconut Cream Pie - awesome
|Banana Nut Bread
|A true banana nut bread aroma with a great throw
|Bamboo Papaya
|A unique blend of bamboo and mango papaya
|A fresh classic winter fragrance
|*Birthday Cake
|A great cake scent with a undertone of vanilla
|*Black Cherry Bomb
|Very cherry with an excellent scent throw
|Burnin' Love Cinnamon
|Hot Cinnamon
|*Butt Naked
Our # 1 Seller - A medley of granny smith apples and honeydew melon, strawberries and pears, with a hint of spice.
|Butterscotch Brulee
|A very fragrant brulee with butterscotch undertones
|*Caramel Pecan
|A warm, rich pecan pie with an excellent scent throw - formerly named Caramel Pecan Pie
|Celtic Moonspice
|Wonderfully fragrant blend of warm spices, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg
|*Chestnuts & Brown Sugar
|A delicious mixture of caramel, maple, and chestnuts in a buttery base. Excellent scent throw.
|Christmas Bliss>
|All the holiday flowers and the softest whisper of spices, with bottom notes of balsam and pine.
|*Cinnamon Stick
|Spicy cinnamon that also has an excellent scent throw
|Cinnamon Vanilla
|Our popular home blend of Cinnamon and Vanilla
|Coconut Cream Pie
|Very creamy and rich
|Coconut Mango
|Strong mixture of tropical coconut and sweet, ripe mango --excellent scent throw
|*Coconut Lime Verbena
|A great citrus floral blend of fruits,herbs, and palm bark with splashes of lime
|Cool Water Type
|Just like the men's cologne with a great scent throw
|Surprising combination with an awesome throw
|Cranberry Cobbler
|Rich cherry cobbler blended with sweet and sour cherries on rich bakery background--excellent scent throw
|Cucumber Melon
|A Bath and Bodyworks scent - strong cucumber scent
|Dicken's Corner (Christmas)
|A fruity spicy bouquet with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and juniper notes with a sweet, musky background.
A Best Seller during the holiday season as Dicken's Christmas
|Downy Fresh
|Amazing cold and hot scent throw that is true to it's name. Very fresh and clean laundry scent.
|Fresh eucalyptus aroma.
|French Market
|Very fragrant blend of roses, magnolia, gardenia, tuberose and iris blossom.
|Fudge Brownie
|Smells just like a fresh baked brownie
|Very fragrant, pure gardenia scent
|Georgia Peach
|A best seller, that smells just like fresh peaches
|Grandma's Kitchen
|A wonderful kitchen fragrance with hints of clove, cinnamon and vanilla
|A wonderful blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove
|Heavenly Angel
|Sweet layers of musk, vanilla and molasses. Very unique.
|Hillbilly Home Brew
|Mulled cider with oak, cinnamon bark, cloves, and a hint of wild berries
|*Hot Apple Pie
|A year round best seller Apples, spices, and that baked pie crust smell
|Hot Chocolate
|Just like a warm cup of hot chocolate
|*Island Paradise
|Popular seller year round - home blend of peaches and pomegranate
|Jack Frost
|A refreshing blend of vanilla and peppermint
|Just like the flower -- smells great
|Juniper Breeze
|A bath and body works type, that's very clean and smooth, without a perfume scent
|Very floral--extremely calming
|Just like the name
|Lemon PoundCake
|A very fragrant lemon pound cake--awesome throw!
|*Lemon Zest
|A very strong refreshing lemon scent.
|*Love Spell Type
|A Victoria Secret type with a great combination of mandarin, orange, peach, berries and bergamot, with a musk undertone
|Mandarin Orange Cake
|Our popular homeblend of Mandarin Orange and Birthday Cake.
|*Mango Papaya
|A wonderful scent that has been in our top seller list from the beginning
|Mocha Cappuccino
|A steaming cup of cappuccino
|*Morning Brew
|Our most popular coffee scent with an excellent scent throw
|Mountain Lake
|A very fragrant, clean smell with floral undertones
|*Orange Chiffon
|This is our top seller in the wickless candle line, and also very popular in the container candles.
|*Passionate Kisses
|A very popular Victoria Secrets Scent--very romantic
|Awesome blend of juicy green pears, crisp red apples, fuzzy peaches and a touch of ripe melon.
|Pineapple Cream Pie
|Our popular blend of coconut cream pie and pineapple. Smells delicious.
|Pink Sugar Type
Cotton Candy, Vanilla and Caramel, with light Bergamot and orangy citrus top note, with touches of Berries, Muget, Strawberry, Plum, Fig Leaves, Musk, Anise.
|Pumpkin Apple Clove
|An aromatic blend of Pumpkin Spice & Apple Clove Butter
|Pumpkin Creme Brulee
|You'll find otes of creamy pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, cardamom, Vermont maple, rum, french vanilla and caramelized sugar.
|Pumpkin Pie
|A spicy, pumpkin pie Very popular fall fragrance
|A refreshing aroma with lily of the valley, hyacinth, and wisteria top notes.
|Rose Petals
|A very fragrant floral -- imagine a sprinkling of rose petals - excellent scent throw
|*Sex on the Beach
|Just like the drink - very fruity -- Another top seller year round
|Smoke & Odor Eliminator
|A very clean, fragrant citrus air freshening scent that really works
|Snuggle Baby
|A pure baby scent without the powdery scent--very nice!
|*Southern Vanilla
|Rich vanilla with a hint of butter
|Spiced Pumpkin
|Spicy pumpkin - not as sweet as our spiced pumpkin pie
|Spiced Pumpkin Pie
|Just like a warm pumpkin pie - straight from the oven
|Sweet Pea Type
|Very pleasant floral scent
|Vanilla Velvet
|A rich, sweet, warm vanilla
|Whispering Pines
|Excellent Christmas Tree scent and perfect for the winter season..
* Best Sellers - year round


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There's something about Cake Stands that make me swoon..and it's not just the sweets displayed on top of it, it's the colors, the shape, the different heights and how they complement the cake- It's a *throne* for our queen cake we spent hours {and hours} decorating! Wouldn't it be great if you could have matching and unique cake stand with every cake you designed&decorated without breaking the bank? Yes! YES! So I found you these 2 links, with tutorials how to make your own stands: one with ceramic, and one with wood. I can already hear you casually say on your next party "oh those? the pastelcolored cake stands? oh..that's just something I made myself" {say "designed" for more impact!} Both methods are super easy. I will give them a go myself. thinking it will also be cute to glue those pom pom trimmings you find in fabric/home furnishing stores around the edge of a cute individual wooden cup cake stand.
Wooden Cake Stand: http://beeinourbonnet.blogspot.com/2010/09/project-wedding-cake-stands.htmlCeramic:http://eatdrinkpretty.blogspot.com/2010/09/diy-cakestand-tutorial.html


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Why yes, that is Rick Santorum's face made out of gay porn.
Oh. My. God.
Sometimes, I have great hope for this world.
That's insanely perfect.
Just listen.
I couldn't decide which one to use. They all go so well with the song.
Fuck it, you can never have too much Barrowman.
(Source: ghostofkat)Played 914637 times.
I'm an organ donor. I also am somewhere in between vegan and vegetarian. I see a contradiction in this.
This means that if I die, any of my usable organs will be harvested and transplanted into another human being, if possible. However, the odds of any of the recipients being vegan or vegetarian is very small. Somewhere around 2% of the Western world's population is vegan with up to a possible 10% being vegetarian.
Here comes my worry. Something in the region of 300 animals are killed over the life of a single meat-eater (according to this on American meat-eaters, but it may be much higher). So, almost all of my organs are going to extend the life of meat-eaters, which means that even if they live for one year, each of my organs is responsible for the death of multiple animals.
On that basis, both vegans and vegetarians should not be organ donors.
Can someone please explain to me how all but wishing death on people who aren't vegan/vegetarian is 'ethical?'
……..are you fucking kidding me?! *headdesk*
Just… fail. Surely in any scenario the life of a human, a person, is worth more than that of an animal.
HAHA oh man
Oh my GOD. I thought this was some very clever post-production stuff but no, they actually filmed a giant bed on set being pushed up and wow.
Oh boys. <3
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Under Construction Racing is a free racing game where you drive through a construction site, the road is almost done but there are still a lot of under construction barriers that will stay in your way, making it hard for you to keep your car in one piece. Don't worry you can pick up free health kits on the way but just to be safe keep your eyes on the road and try to avoid the obstacles. Also try not to bump into every car on the road, this is just a friendly advice, but you don't need to listen to me, you can also have your way with every car in the race, anyways don't say I didn't warn you. Try to remove your opponents one by one and make sure you are the only one left in the race.
Probably you played other racing games similar to this one, if not you can try Angry News Van or Police Revenge that you can find here on www.cartitans.com. If you're having troubles getting over one of the levels just try harder, you can do it. Have fun!


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Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara hit remarkable hundreds against Bangladesh on the 5th and last day of the opening Test, heading for a draw in Galle on Tuesday.
Opener Dilshan was unbeaten on 120 and Sangakkara 105 not out, his 2nd hundred of the match, as the hosts reached 230-1 in their 2nd innings at lunch time after adding 114 runs to their overnight total of 116-1.
Sri Lanka, trailing by 68 runs on 1st innings, are now 162 runs ahead with 9 wickets in hand.
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Street Fighter II Intro // artwork by UDON Studios (2014)
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Enter the world of STREET FIGHTER, where fighters of every size, shape and color collide in a global battle for supremacy! In ROUND ONE, FIGHT! The stoic Ryu and his hot-headed pal Ken set out to investigate the murder of their martial arts master. Their search leads them to Japan and encounters with Street Fighter mastermind M. Bison and his minions Cammy, Vega and Sagat — plus Chun-Li, Guile and more! These action-packed pages bring the world of Street Fighter to life — every pulse-pounding Shoryuken and bone-crushing Sonic Boom!


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If someone in the family has immobilized by accident or old age, a lot of adjustments are required. Both the patient and his family must emotionally, mentally and physically ready for the challenges that come with immobility take. It is the spiritual and mental stability, it takes a while to achieve for some, they begin their setting by the house furniture, the transfer of patients accessible subjected to the room to the bathroom or bathroom remodeling to disabled bathroom easier.
Bathroom remodeling is a great option. It gives the impression that disabled his needs are taken into consideration by the whole family. However, it is also an expensive and stressful endeavor. Fortunately, there are inexpensive, simple and quick ways to make everyone feel a little lighter, despite the fact that someone in the family is having a hard time.
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For me, gender-fluid means that my gender identity is not always the same from day to day. Ever since I was a kid I have never really "felt" like a girl, or like a boy. Most days I just feel like "me" and I am uncomfortable with any overly gendered clothing. Somebody once said that "any gender feels like dressing in drag" and i think that's the best explanation of what genderless or genderfluid feels like.
I have days where I wake up feeling like a "girl" and days where i wake up feeling like a "boy." Some days my sense of gender changes in the middle of the day and I'm left feeling like a masculine boy who is stuck in a dress. It can be frustrating and dysphoric.
I prefer the days where I feel genderless. On those days, dressing is easy, and loving my body is easy.
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This stuff is just bad.... Just Kidding! Stuff looks great. There's stuff on here I haven't even seen yet
LOL, what's up Mr. Lyon! Glad to see you on the boards. I was hesitant to start a sketchbook when I first came here, but once I did I learned alot! Check out other peep's sketchbooks frequently too. You can learn alot about yourself as an artist simply by looking. Oh, and for some reason CCAD has a reputation of coming off as arrogant and big-headed. So don't feel bad for being shunned just because of where you go to school. It was probably instigated by the school vs. school thunderdomes we used to have. There are actually a few students that are out to prove they are better than everyone else. I think it's pretty humorous though. CA Drama, lol. Anyway, update regularily and more people will show interest in your sketchbook.
Some good figure drawings here bra'! Your at a solid level for your age. Just nurture the talent. Study bridgeman's and focus on all of the fundamentals. Drawing is most important. Your conceptual work will only be as good as your work from life, so don't expect to paint a complex scene from your head if you can't do it from life. Anyway, just make sure you take figure drawing classes dispersed over four years at CCAD. And if your figure drawing teachers don't emphasize substantial gesture drawing before longer poses, smack that motherfucker. Rendering is important, but not nearly as important as the lines underneath. Otherwise, you just end up polishing crusty turds, lol. Anyway, I'll drop by here and there. Honestly though, I haven't been posting much for a while. Too busy writing papers and other bullshit. Anyway, good luck to you dude!
these are just some value studies and concepts for some past assignments except for the last one done in charchol.
Hey all this is very nice, but if youy study perspective it will really make a difference, i recommend you to get andrew loomis books, "succesfull drawing" is the one that teaches perspective, get all loomis books, they are great , post often, study hard
thanks for the post ill be sure to check out that book. Loomis is a name i have been hearing alot.
I can't think of any better way of putting it. This is an EXCELLENT start for a sb. I can't believe the amount of stuff you've posted already and it all appears to be top notch. Man you will have tons of people commenting on your work if you keep posting stuff like this.
Gotta love illustration. I envy you for already having succeeded in getting into college. I'm a senior in highschool, and it looks like it's going to be a daunting task.
Go for it man, take advantage of being in school and being around people who know what you are doing. Ask lots of questions and learn as much as you can.
The same goes for this site. Half of the experience is posting your art and getting feedback on it, the other half is going out and learning from other artists.
Thanks for the kind words in my sb. I haven't progressed near as much as I'd like, but once I actually get some serious instruction (i'm self taught except for this website and a few months of tutoring) I hope to become drasticly better.
Keep up the good work and post lots.
i downloaded some loomis books. and tried to apply it to a few things here and there. the sniper is just a guy i drew in my Art History class.
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im trying to sketch alot but still space it out enough that i dont burn out and take a hiatus... tell me what you think. Crit me PLEASE!!!!!!!!
Hey man, great sketches. You're actually doing very well. Unfortunately I can't rip your stuff to shreds because I think you're on the right track :p I know you've heard this a lot but just keep drawing and keep studying, the only way to get stronger is through lots of repetition. I can see you've already got the basics of how to lay down the foundation of the form. Pay attention to proportions and the natural curves of the body, and I'd definitely like to see more focus on hands and feet. This last piece for instance, the forearm is a bit long, and the neck seems a bit off-center (too far to his left). And those fingers could use a bit more form. It'd be really beneficial do to more hand studies. But you're doing great, keep drawing!
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You have a nice variety of pics here. Very accurate shading and good observation. I think theres something wrong with your biceps, I think it looks too big and unnatural. Sometimes the proportions are a bit off, but just sometimes.
thanks alot that was some good stuff ill be sure to watch the proportions on the limbs and biceps. ill keep posting if you keep keepin me informed. THANKS!
Whats up Alex, This thread is looking pretty nice. Your later sketches show a deeper understanding of the human figure versus your earlier ones. The gestures from your figure drawing class I am the most impressed with, because they show a lot of force and tension, which would be great frame work for some of your character designs. Like you mentioned in your message, there are some proportion problems. I would definetly suggest Hogarth's dynamic figure drawing book (not the title, but look up Hogarth and youll find it), he is one of the best sources for understanding the human figure, not the greatest drawings, but if you actually read what he is saying youll truly understand the figure and how it works a lot better. Once you feel real, real comfortable with the firgure, move onto clothing and how different types of clothing drape on the figure, and move onto studing miscelleneous things for off the wall designs. I would also simplify your lines, your using too many of them. Get the confidence to make continuous accented lines from thin to thick to clean things up, look at some Ashley Wood for some inspiration in that regaurd. Ill check back later and feel free to chat it up sometime on campus.
these are a few more sketches a few life drawings. i went to a workshop after class. 9 hours of straight studio classes today it was nuts. im tired. haha. the other one is a guy jumping through the air that a inked with a messed up foot.
Sup man, dunno if I can really offer any useful advice but here goes. Your life studies are very, very well done. I really like them. I see you have great observation skills, but your sketching from the mind is a little behind the rest. Like post 11 that says "why isn't this figure dynamic", I'd say because the figure is too stiff, but moreso that the anatomy doesn't work so well. His arms are upward, yet his pecs are tense as though he's doing a flat bench press. His chest muscles should be stretched out pretty thin in that pose, even for a big guy. Also they don't tie into the delts as they should.
You could always use yourself for reference if needed. I do it sometimes. Pretty much everything MATYAS said, I'd say. Said you wanted some tips in my sb. Here you go: hands, hands hands. I draw them all the time from my head for practice. I'm not as good as the pros, but I'm getting more comfy with them for sure.
Keep it up, and check out hogarth sometime. Laters
awsome studies, your stuff is looking great. come guide me on my studies
wow i have really gotten out of sync. going on spring brake really got me out of the habit of sketching when i can. iv only been back for a week so this is all iv got.
thanks guys, MrBobMarley: yeah i know what you mean. thank god in class we jsut covered the upper torso like a day ago haha. maybe that will help me a tad. its coming along but i just need to keep on it. between this and homework god... i wonder how much longer my girlfriend will want me. haha.(uncomfortable silence)...but yeah thanks alot for the posts guys.
this is the only other digital thing i have really finished aside from my avatar....which by the way is a tad more impressive a little bigger lol.
impressive for me at least...
between the break and homework this is the first time in like two weeks that i have sketched for fun...out of my head. and i can tell... thats not a good thing.*sigh*
this is the second part of my color concepts class series. crit please. all my digital paint is guess work haha.
these are all from the same model. he always come up with some really great poses.
nice concept art you got here Mr. Lyon! and i can see you're working on your life drawing. keep up the good work!
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i think from having a teacher i want to slap and having to redo half of my assignments im really starting to see a progression in my digital. but man is it slow.
this is my latest paint along with most recent life drawing and a few sketches from the Zoo. a majority of the zoo sketches are of elephants in prep for the Ganesh paint. along with a few other parts of The elephant themed series im doing. give me some Crit! i could use it im sure...
Those are really good, and I like the paper that you used by the first pictures of yours (with the muscles).
I am awaiting the next ones, perhaps I'll become so good as you some day^^
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Pirates fans want to win so badly, that they are desperate for Gerrit Cole to get to the big league team, and if all goes according to plan, become a number one starter, bolstering the team for years to come. Cole has had a decent spring with the big league club (1-0, 4.50 ERA, 4.5 K/9) , and has had a couple of performances in which he's shown the potential to dominate when he gets to the big league club. That being said, here's why Gerrit Cole should not be with the Pirates on opening day:
First, Cole has spent an exceedingly limited amount of time at AAA. As well as Cole has progressed through the minors, what would essentially be a jump straight from AA to the show would just be silly. Prospects are so easy to miss on, or screw up, and even with how much of a no miss kind of guy Cole is, you don't want to risk that, it's just not safe.
Twenty years of losing doesn't come from having one or two bad teams, it comes from a terrible ability to develop and maintain prospects, and despite impatience from fans, the Pirates will do best for themselves to leave him there for the first half of the season.
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Show me a completely mentally stable pitcher, and I will show you a three-headed monkey in a hula skirt doing the Macarena. The pressures of pitching are enormous compared to any other position on the field. If your third basemen goes 0-for-4 with three whiffs, and boots a ground ball in a game, you can still pull out the ballgame.
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"Pitching wins championships" isn't just a cliche, it's truth. In order to fully prepare Cole to be a number one starter for years to come, the Pirates need to focus as much on his mental development and maturation as they do on his secondary pitches.
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Archery changed me forever
I was a rifle hunter that ended up in a bow shop one day last year. I was looking at a Hoyt Vectrix when I pulled back to see how it felt. I didn't know. So someone bumps my elbow and wham, dryfire. The place was full of people and went dead silent. I looked up and said, "I'll take it!" At least it was their flagship bow and could handle a dryfire.
Now, my second bow season I can't rifle hunt anymore, even during the General season. I've only taken two deer, a small buck and a doe, but have been trying for a monster in a no firearms area. I am even bow hunting during the rifle season.
It gets worse. I must have that Hoyt Alphamax by next season. I never dream about things, but this bow is in my dreams. Something is screaming to my primal man about perfection.
I am SunRiverMan and I am a bow hunter. SRM
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It's a great place to be. Lots of excellent people in our little world.
It'll only get better, there are still things to explore and find out. but for now, enjoy! I know we are.
Bowhunting is way better than anything that I can think of!
I could of took a shot at a nice whitetail with long tines today. I drew back when he was at 50 yards and thought better of it. The max I shoot is 40 yards. Maybe next time. It was a great day seeing over 34 deer and three good bucks and a spike. I love bow hunting. SRM
Welcome...glad to hear that Hoyt was your first love(hopefully your only)! Supposedly...Hoyt dry fires every new bow 1500 times and it will not make it into production if it shows any signs of damage at the end of the test! Im not saying this is done to every bow b4 it leaves...that would be crazy. Anonther dry fire story...Im standing in a pro shop in Illinois and A guy brings in a Diamond(by Bowtech)...the guys "brother" pulled it back and dry fired it and it splintered one of the limbs and sheared one of the cables! Maybe bad luck or bad quality? By the way im not dissing Bowtech...we all know they make great products.
Archery has an way about doing that to an person. I personally don't pick up an gun inless it is an smokepole or my shotgun during turkey season. Have even had the luck this past spring to tag an gobbler with the bow. My next big challenage is to try an harvest an bull moose with the Bow one of these years also looking to tag an bull with the smokepole at some point.
I am scared to try the smokepole. I may never shoot a cartridge again. Then again, Jim Shockey does make it look exciting. SRM
My brother is a black powder guy...
I've done it but don't like not being able to see after the shot...
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July 13th might just be a date Easton Corbin and his team will never forget. He celebrated his first-ever double number one singles in the Nashville BMI offices yesterday. Corbin's first two singles "I'm A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It" both went number one on the Billboard charts for the first time in 17 years for a solo male country artist. The last artist to pull off this feat was Clay Walker in 1994 with "What's It To You" and "Live Until I Die."
"It feels great and one of the most gratifying feelings is having the fans singing along with you. It's one of those deals where you put out a record, and as your music grows, more people get familiar with it and more and more people sing along with it and that's what it's about." – Easton Corbin to Countryweekly.com
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Compared to the total drought of legit eye candy fans faced for MONTHS before Fifty Shades of Grey movie casting and shooting, it must feel like a smorgasbord now -- what with the slew of behind-the-scenes sneak peeks out of Vancouver lately! But no stills or even paparazzi footage can stand in for an old-fashioned, solid trailer. We want to see how Jamie and Dakota's chemistry comes off on the big (or even small!) screen! Hence why various fans have taken to creating their own previews for the film, cobbling together steamy clips from the actors' previous work.
Admittedly, some of these fan trailers are better than others. Right before Christmas, we were treated to a superbly done one by YouTube user JLongbone. Now, another by Din Pernville is getting fans all riled up. Check it out ...
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Okay, so it's not the most polished fan trailer we've seen, but I'm loving the faux, voice-over dialogue with actual lines from the book! That's taking it to a whole new level we haven't seen yet. Hot. And while I'm sure plenty of lines from the book are going to be cut in the screen adaptation, that warning Christian gives Ana is one we can most definitely bet is going to make it in!
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What a shame this is just a tease. But hey, definitely a sexy hint at what's to come when finally all the scenes they've been shooting on the streets of Vancouver can make an official teaser trailer the crowd is sure to go wild for!
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I am very surprised with the reviews here. For the first few minutes I could not understand what it smells like, but then my husband told me that I smell like bubblegum.Yes, It is a melon bubblegum. Perhaps that is black truffle, and I am not sophisticated enough to appreciate it. Maybe, but I would not buy it. And the smell didnt change at all on me, but stayed for a really long time.
This frag really smells sophisticated and expensive. It's also a deep, smoky, seductive scent. Sexy yet very classy. I think it's more appropriate for fall/winter, as it's quite a strong one; it doesn't just sit there inoffensively, it makes a statement. Already considering it as a gift to self for this Christmas:-)
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Sexy, daring, bold and seductive. Wear it if you dare. Definitely not for wallflowers :)
Now this fragrance deserves a round of applause*
Black Orchid is what i've been looking for. Very deep and mysterious. Sweet yet Femme Fatale all rolled up in one. Spice and dark chocolate..ummm. You can't judge this fragrance right out of the bottle..you have to give her time to develope and my god does she smell good. The bottle......sophisticado.One of my all time favorites.
UPDATE: Signature scent*
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Black Orchid (not its nasty little cousin Black Orchid Voile de Fleur) is a scent that reaches in and touches the soul. It IS "black"... or so purple that its black. It is night, it is winter, it is deep sleep, it is exotic mystery, and it is comforting too.
"Top notes of Black Truffle and Ylang mingled with fresh Bergamot and delectable Black Currant.
Middle notes of dark, tempting Florals and rich Fruit Accords. The heart is deepened with the intoxicating Lotus Wood.
Base notes of Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver. Vanilla Tears add a fluid creaminess to warm Balsam and smooth Sandalwood."
I find I am wearing this more and more; a scent that is perfect for all seasons, especially at night or winter-day wear. I am a scent addict and find this to be one of the most exquisite blends in my extensive collection. It is *certainly* among the finest Tom Ford blends, Champaca Absolute Private Blend being another fave. EDP goes for days, while edt will the wearer through a long day.
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I thought it was a bit overpowering at first, but this seriously lasts for days if you don't sweat. I sprayed it on a card at the store, and it was still fragrant a week and a half after. The smell is very intoxicating and kind of androgynous on me. I don't think a girl should need to have a love interest to wear good perfume, so I got this simply because I couldn't stop sniffing it. There are some dupes for it, but none of them are perfect. It is extremely expensive, but I think it'll be worth it if you really like it.
This is a big fragrance; even for someone who likes it, I couldn't imagine this being used often. Black Orchid opens with a heady, overripe plum - on later wearings the overripeness went into "rotting" territory - with an undercurrent of allspice, candy, and musk. On my skin this creates the impression of a sickeningly sweet smell covering up a noxious rotting odor. I can't wear this one.
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I have had this perfume for such a long time now and have not written a review. I can only guess that I was enjoying it so much last winter that reviewing was far away from my mind or maybe I had been spending too much time on the makeup board. I knew I had something special when a work collegue that I have work with for the past eight years but have never spoken to each other complimented me on this perfume. She actually spoke! She complimented me, asked me what it was and asked if it would be ok if she got the same one. Strange... perfumes bring people together. We now got to lunch every now and then and have realized that we are both lovers of perfumes and have a lot in common.
This is a very rich, deep and sophisticated perfume. It is not for the faint of hart or those who are not wanting to be noticed. I can see this perfume being enjoyed and loved by all women who like rich perfumes with depth but definitely not for the aqua de or light/fresh type of girls.
Though this perfume is touted as being unisex in certain circles, I could not imagine me as a woman having serious conversation with a man who wears this. I do not see this an being unisex. No! The bottle is also very special. This I can see on a man dressing table.
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I'm soooooo surprised that no one has yet to review this awesome EDP by Tom Ford!!!
Black Orchid is a heady, sexy, spicy-oriental floral. I can definitely smell the Black Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus Wood, Orchid, Spicy Floral Accord, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla... while I don't get much of the Bergamot, Citrus and Mandarin. (I have no idea what the "Tom Ford Black Orchid Accord," which is also supposed to be in this scent, should/would smell like...)
On me, this EDP lasts 8+ hours. One spray is more than enough!!! While this may be too much for day time, casual wear and the office, it's a great scent for a night out....
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Recently, I had undergone some major changes and re-invented myself. I changed my makeup, hairstyle, liked different books, movies, activities -- my politics even changed! I also noticed that I was no longer interested in any of the floral-oriental perfumes that I had collected over the years. I needed something different, something that reflected a new, bold, sophistication that I had started to feel deep from within.
I spent an entire weekend at two different local sephoras plus the cosmetics counter at Nordstrom, trying on many perfumes with a spicy, woody scent. I considered Poison, Coco Chanel, Dior Addict, DK Delicious, and CK Secret Obsession. Bvlgari Jasmin Noir came close but nothing quite did it for me ... until I found this most unusual fragrance.
It knocks your socks off with it's dark, alluring, complex, mysterious intensity for about 30 minutes, then it softens to something still bold, still unique and still strong, yet unmistakably, undeniably feminine. This describes exactly how I feel about myself and this perfume personifies exactly who I am. The fragrance stays on the body for hours. Since I wear it all the time I don't mind that my clothes already smell like it. This just means I use less. I will not leave home without wearing any and I might as well toss the rest of my perfumes because although they are very high-quality, none of them really suit my personality anymore, as if I've outgrown them.
Tom Ford is a young olfactory genius who understands strong, independent and complex people and I hope he never, ever stops creating fragrances.
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These little filters are really decent for keeping a 10 gallon tank pretty darn clean. They're a very quiet filter that only rarely give you any sort of problem,and that's usually just a sign that you need to rinse out your sponge filter.A very reliable little filter.
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Six Ways to Help Kids Limit Junk Food in the Summer (Or Any Time!)
There are so many wonderful, healthy things about summer: long days at the beach, fresh vegetables, swimming until dusk, to name a few. But the fun doesn't end there. Summer also includes the sound of the ice cream truck rounding the corner, a vast selection of sometimes forbidden goodies for sale in the pool canteen and fun, family walks to the dairy bar. Not to mention trips to the movies when it rains, and the accompanying candy or buttered popcorn. (How can I deny my kids when I allow myself the treat?) But there are ways to set limits without drama.
How To Limit Junk Food in the Summer
- Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Though I get lazy in the summer,
I try to offer protein and fruit for breakfast at the very least. There
are worse meals to start the day than blueberries and boiled peanuts.
- Don't keep junk in your own kitchen. If your family is making healthy choices at home, you won't need to police the kids when they're out and about.
- Do keep plenty of healthy summer treats in the fridge, including loads of fresh fruit. Go ahead and cut up things like melon, so it's even easier to grab and go. Make your own popsicles with fresh fruit and yogurt. Bonus: Make it a fun project for a rainy day. Some pool snack bars will let you store your frozen treats in their freezer; it's worth asking.
- Talk with your children about how different foods affect them. When our oldest was three, I noticed he would lose his mind when he was hungry. We talked about what foods made him feel better. Instead of yelling aimlessly, he learned to cry, "Bananaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Too much sugar can end a perfectly lovely outing in one meltdown.
- Set a cash limit. One summer, our kids spent a lot of time at the pool with a sitter. We allowed each boy to charge $5 a week in the canteen. They could blow it in one day or five. We left it up to them. They learned quickly that a popsicle a day was better than two cookie ice cream sandwiches in one afternoon. Setting a weekly limit also put an end to constant begging.
- Make healthy food a treat. Headed to the pool? Instead of springing for nachos with fake cheese and a soda, stop by the grocery store on the way there and order sandwiches in the deli, letting the kids pick the ingredients. Grab a favorite fruit to round out the meal.
Teaching children how to make healthy choices when they're young will help them grow into healthy adults. I credit my mother's healthy ideals with turning me into the college kid who chose whole wheat bread and skim milk out of habit and took an extra apple from the cafeteria instead of a soda. But for now, healthy choices lead to a long, happy summer with less tantrums and more joy for all!
How do you encourage healthy eating when junk food is everywhere? How do you avoid becoming the food police?
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Every time my 5 yr old daughter wanted a junk food, i told her there is crayons inside. Would you like eating crayons?? She made the face and said no...this trick somehow works with my daughter. She now says things like, I am going to eat these blueberries because they are healthy and good for me. cracks me up.
She sort of learned not to like extra sugary stuff now...
We do talk about what our bodies need from food and how junk food manufacturers make it taste SO GOOD and how it's okay to have it now and then, but not as a mainstay. And we don't keep it in the house. I also severely limit snacking between meals because at our house, meals are way more balanced than snacks.
My parents always gave us a little cash at the beginning of vacation - your #5 on the list. We loved that and we also learned to handle money in a way that suited us!
we eat mostly healthy snacks around here, but our problem is that the kids fill up on snacks and fruit and won't eat meals. This morning I announced that snacks were cancelled--and if they didn't eat breakfast (or if they did) there was nothing to eat until lunch.
one kid ate his entire breakfast
his brother didn't--and melted down
their sister didn't either, but managed to hold it inside.
we'll see if I can keep this up. Once school starts, I'll be happy to serve something when they get home from school--before homework starts. But for now I've had it with the 'all day buffet'
These are the same methods I use to manage my own summer treats! I'm a sucker for ice cream, so I try to make it a special occasion--only buy it once a month or so. I love the $5 per week rule too, great multi-purpose lesson!
When my daughter was a toddler, I started pouring her smoothies into popsicle molds and letting her have a popsicle "first course" for breakfast or as a treat. The ingredients were plain, unsweetened yogurt, fruit, and either a little juice or milk to thin. She loved them and still does. To her, a popsicle has no sugar in it! So I have an easier time avoiding the ice cream truck if there are fruity yogurt popsicles or plain frozen juice at home. One exception: she has declared that junky ice cream sandwiches a la Chipwich taste better on the beach from the guy ringing the bell. And she is correct. So we eat junky ice cream on the beach.
I try to keep a lot of snacks already prepped and ready to grab, so that it's actually more convenient for her to choose a healthy snack than a poor one.
This is definitely not just for the kids. :)
@ amendelblatt:
I don't have kids but plenty of my friends do and I'm amazed by HOW OFTEN they eat. Like, they are constantly snacking. All day long. When I was a kid, we had three meals and an after-school snack. And maybe some kind of 'treat' 4 or 5 times a month. Period.
I see my friends packing up supplies for an hour's trip to the park and I'm thinking, are we going to the park around the corner or preparing to survive in 'The Walking Dead'?
One friend's 5-year-old was in a basketball league which pretty much consisted of the kids standing around, occasionally taking a shot or chasing a ball, for like half an hour. But once that half-hour was up (it was 11am), the parent in charge of snacks brought out roughly enough food for an army that had been marching for 8 hours. Uphill. In the snow!
Of course I understand parents wanting to have some snacks on hand for their kids, especially very little ones, when they're out and about. But it seems like some of this 'snacking' has gone way overboard in terms of how often and how much!
Two boys, 5 and 2. No snacking. Healthy meals! Fruit for lunch "dessert" and maybe a little something extra after dinner. I also insist on having chips with lunch when swimming but try to keep them basic: lightly salted potato or lightly salted tortilla with salsa. It took a bit of time to ween my oldest off the idea of snacking but it's freed me from the shackles of carrying snacks and has made him a more consistent eater as a result.
I'm sort of rolling my eyes at this post. It makes me wonder how old the poster's children are. I'm the parent of teenagers, and I can say that the kids who most indulge in the "bad" treats now are the kids whose parents followed all of this advice. The kids learn that home is boring and start to crave the other stuff when they're out.
While I fully agree that a strategy of no junk food will most probably backfire and make your teens crave anything unhealthy, the advice in the article seems pretty balanced to me. It emphasises how tasty healthy food is but also allows less healthy choices as a treat every now and then, making kids less likely to binge on them later.
@swisscheese Thanks! We definitely strive for balance. Our kids are 15, 12 and 7 and we're happy with the choices they're making for themselves as they grow older. @limes I am chuckling that I came across as being militant about junk food. I definitely left out some details! Like our snack-filled mini fridge in the pool room!


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Take parents who have a love of travel and you get a nursery with clean aesthetics, colorful accents, and a flair for adventure. Click on through to see more of this bright and happy baby's room below!
Storage is always a must, and this unit can handle both toys and necessities. The chalkboard wall-art hanging above is so unique and such a sweet personal touch.
These different state prints have special meaning, I'm sure. It's the perfect way to grace the walls above little Olive's crib.
Big corner windows allow for plenty of natural light, making this sunny corner an ideal place for quality time spent together.
Have you noticed the vibrant wall installation? They got it for free when they noticed their local J.Crew store taking down a window display, then re-installed it in the corner of their baby's room. What a lucky find -- and a creative way to use it!
A gorgeous dresser serves a dual function as a changing table, with more travel-themed mementos and wall-art hanging above.
Such fun pops of color and thoughtful details in this delightful nursery!
I'm curious to know if you've ever attempted to infuse any of your hobbies when decorating your children's rooms. How did it go? Let's discuss in the comments below!
My bf and I love the ocean and diving as well as star gazing. The room is done in periwinkle, pale blues, and aqua colors, with sea creatures scattered around, and there is also a wall with stars and a moon light on it. It came out so much better than I imagined. I have the same cubbies that are shown in the article but one in aqua and the other in fuchsia. They are fantastic.


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Business Ideas in the News / September 28, 2011
The series of GolfTEC webinars will continue through the fall and winter giving interested franchisees the opportunity to gain insight into owning a GolfTEC franchise from the comfort of their own computer.
Join Cory Collins, Director of Franchise Sales for GolfTEC as he walks you through an interactive and informative webinar. The next webinar is scheduled for Sept. 22 and webinars will be available weekly through Dec. 1. Visit http://www.golftec.com/info/franchise/webinars.html to RSVP for any of the webinars.
Originally posted by Mark on September 28, 2011 in Franchise Site.
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From the Hotel to the White House: Angella Reid Makes HistoryNovember 11, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Angella Reid, Former general manager of the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, is kicking hospitality butt and taking names. In October, she became the first-ever female Chief Usher of the White House. So what exactly does the Chief Usher position entail? Well, it seems that Reid's experience and thriving...


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Healesville Sanctuary Vet for a Day
Interested in becoming a vet?
Our Australian Wildlife Health Centre receives over 1,500 injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Come and work alongside our vets in a unique program on real life cases involving Healesville Sanctuary's animal collection as well as injured wildlife brought to the hospital. These school holidays our theme is Spring Babies, giving you the chance to chance to learn about how we care for our baby animals!
Vet for a Day allows participants to work in our vet hospital for the day, helping out our vets and learning about one of the most rewarding jobs!
You will go behind-the-scenes, taking part in many daily duties of a vet which could include:
- Animal contact
- Diagnosis
- Suturing
- Health checks
- Rehabilitation
- Post mortem


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Sioux Falls Police were called to the Get N' Go at 600 South Minnesota Avenue around 2:30 Monday morning for a possible stabbing. Police aren't releasing any details yet but our crew on the scene tells us one man was loaded into an ambulance and taken away. Our crew also saw another man placed in handcuffs and taken away in a Sioux Falls police car.
We are expecting information from Sioux Falls Police soon. We will bring you that information as soon as we have it.