“Hello. I’m Liam.”
With this one sentence, a very unassuming young man, medium build, bearded, and armed only with a Stratocaster took the stage.
Actually, armed with a Stratocaster, looping pedals, an octave pedal, some wicked effects pedals, and a Slingerland drum kit, he took the stage. And then he blew us all away.
At the Arlene Schnitzer [...]

My family is a Ford family. No, we aren’t related to the Fords. We just drive them. It all began when my grandparents found a small-town dealer they trusted. From there my parents and extended family all became customers.
I’ve owned several Ford vehicles and the reason is simple. My family found a dealer who [...]

The Koja Tent from IKEA!
Lucky you! You had the good sense to read this review, and it is my great pleasure to inform you that you have won:
Hours of extra time
Hundreds of dollars
Respect of other parents
AND, as a bonus your child has won…
POPULARITY!!
No kidding or exaggeration. If you buy the IKEA Koja Tent [...]

To crafty moms or older kids, the Ka-Jinker, which retails for about $12.99, resembles a hip version of the Bedazzler without the metal prongs.
The Ka-Jinker, with a very sharp needle (hence the mom or older kid disclaimer) shoots a plastic tag fastener through an oversized sequin supposedly attaching it to and adorning flip-flops, tee shirts [...]

There I was, walking along in our local grocery sale when something shiny caught my eye. It was Aquafresh Extreme Clean and it was on sale.
I am not a toothpaste snob. I’m not loyal to any particular brand, really. If it tastes minty and makes my breath smell good, into the shopping [...]

Having your laptop literally blow up is like losing your best friend. For a week I’ve felt helpless, all alone in the world without my constant internet connection. Our previous Gateway notebook was a good computer that lasted through a lot of rough times so I figure it served it’s time.
Before we purchase a new [...]

When you are a beer drinker, you’ll still occasionally come upon that week when you really, really, really want some beer, but your budget doesn’t afford, oh, say Newcastle. Or anything else that you would call a premium beer.
So the first thing you do is scope out the domestics. And your eyes drift toward [...]

I just wrote a post called Specialized Quitters, on my own blog, about how maddening it is to watch people buy excessive equipment and sports-related clothing when they take up a new sport.
My friend who decided to try running bought a $60 running bra, new running shoes with an iPod chip (of course) and several [...]

In this day of natural, organic food I am constantly trying to find snacks that aren’t full of sugar for my son. It’s hard to balance taste for nutrition with a 5 year old, but I’ve found some help.
Maybe you’ve seen Kashi’s new commercial asking you to trade in your unhealthy snack for a free [...]

Hello, my name is Canape, and I drive a giant SUV. I confess.
In theory I would be driving a tiny Prius and doing my bit to save the planet, however the reality is that I have to haul stuff and haul people. It wasn’t easy finding a vehicle that fit my needs, and I have [...]