What To Do With Empty Wine Bottles

I read about this thing in the local paper. I thought it was a cool idea - especially if you're a wino and your plants are all dying.

It's called the Wine Bottle Plant Nanny. You can get them for regular bottles as well, like old 2-liters. But that wouldn't look near as cool as a wine bottle stuck in your half-dead ivy.

They're $15.99 for a set of 4 at Olive Barn.

Make Your Own 1952 Fraction-Of-An-Inch Adding Machine

"Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories writes -

Last weekend we took a trip to Urban Ore in Berkeley, where I found an incredible gem: this "Fraction of an Inch Adding Machine." It's a simple to use device that lets you add any number of fractions-- from 1/64 to 63/64-- quickly, automatically, correctly, and without thinking about it."

More Here (Including PDF pattern to make your own): MAKE: Blog: Make your own 1952 Fraction-of-an-inch adding machine

Cool Tool: Kevlar Thread

Tough sewing line


"I tend to be rough on buttons (or maybe I'm just gaining weight). I started using Kevlar thread to sew fire toys and found it is very strong. I now use Kevlar thread for all my sewing. On buttons, I don't need to use as much thread to secure them and the thread is tougher than the fabric I sew into. By weight, Kevlar is five times stronger than steel wire and is used in bulletproof vests. Do NOT try to break it by hand -- you'll just hurt yourself. The very thin thread works well with beads -- it's very abrasion resistant -- and there are thicker varieties that I use for sewing leather.

More Here (including a link to Amazon to buy it for $2): Cool Tool: Kevlar Thread

For The Love of Lasagna

Lasagna using the Baker's Edge pan (for making brownies). This looks like a good idea to me.



not martha

Romping Animals

Romping Animals

License Plate Journal

License Plate Journal

Design My Room

This looks cool

Design My Room

50 Practical Home Office Feng Shui Tips

Don’t lose sight of the door. Make sure all of your chairs and sofas are situated so that anyone sitting in your office will always be able to see the door. Having a way out and keeping track of who or what comes in is a traditional measure of good Feng Shui.

Add pillows and blankets. Buy a couple of throw pillows and a comfy blanket to give your office a cozy appeal. Let them lie easily on your chairs or couch, but only indulge in wrapping yourself up in the blanket if it’s really chilly. You want to promote an easygoing atmosphere, but you don’t want to fall asleep at your desk!

Blue - Incorporating the color blue into your home office helps include an association with the element “water.” Blue is a soothing color and is best used in the East and Southeast areas of the room. According to Feng Shui expert Rodika Tchi, painting the ceiling blue is a great way to not only add color to your office, but to improve productivity and promote good energy.

Green - According to Viewzone.com, green “is considered to be a color of freshness, growth, and peace,” so try adding cushions or pillows in light, subtle shades to give your office soothing energy with a punch of personality.

Red - Bold reds are thought to introduce feelings wealth and happiness into a person’s life. Supplementing your otherwise subdued room with red accents will brighten your mood and perhaps even bring you luck. Don’t go overboard with strong reds or you may end up creating a negative energy infused with anger and agitation.

Put up family photos To make your home office more inviting, hang up or display photos of you with family and friends. You’ll make yourself more comfortable by seeing familiar faces and recalling fun memories. Use a variety both wood and metal frames to incorporate the two elements.

Citrus - Citrusy scents like tangerine and mandarin increase the amount of energy in the room, keeping you awake and alert even after hours of work.

Geranium and Lavender - These soothing scents will calm nerves and help you keep things in perspective.

MORE HERE: Bootstrapper » 50 Practical Home Office Feng Shui Tips

Hidden Google Earth Flight Simulator?

MAKE: Blog: Hidden Google Earth flight simulator?

RC Havoc Helicopter

I bought Kelly one of these at Toys R Us a while back for about $25. It's scares the you-know-what out of Maddie. The bad thing about it is you can't actually steer it. I mean you can only make it go up and down. That's what Kelly says anyway.


Buy.com - RC Havoc Helicopter - Yellow

Target : LeapFrog Brightlings Matchers & Dancers

These look cute for babies. They're $9.99.

Target : LeapFrog Brightlings Matchers





Target : LeapFrog Brightlings Dancers

Target : Rock 'n Ride Pony - Pink

This is cute for $30.
Target : Rock 'n Ride Pony - Pink

Target : Rock 'n Ride Bull

I saw this last year and wanted to get it for Maddie. It was only like $15 at Hasbro.com I think, but the shipping on it would have been over $20 or so. This is probably a different model since it says it will be released in October.

$39.99
Target : Rock 'n Ride Bull

Fisher-Price TMX Friends - Ernie

This item will be released on October 1, 2007. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives. $34.99
Target : Fisher-Price TMX Friends - Ernie