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Recommended by npbradshaw on Jul 3, 2008

what a whimsical umbrella! i'd be a lot less loath to go out in the rain if i had an umbrella like this. it's adorable and fun.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on May 30, 2008

these beautiful pins have darling little critters on them. they come in several different colors. my favorites are the fawn, the jackrabbit, and, weirdly, the skunk. it's a cute accessory for your jacket or bag.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on May 30, 2008

okay. i am totally gonna buy this and start knitting.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on May 30, 2008

what an excellent idea...yet another way to get affordable art into the hands/homes of the masses, and give artists exposure. this machine dispenses small cigarette pack-sized artwork for $5. you can buy it online as well. cool.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on May 30, 2008

how neat is this? keyboard shortcuts right at your fingertips for making the use of photoshop (or final cut pro, or aperture) easier.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Apr 25, 2008

fresh coffee or tea on the go!

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Apr 22, 2008

very mellow french music; a mixture of several styles--jazz, hip hop, r & b. i really like them.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Apr 17, 2008

very cute sweater. a demure cardigan style, cheery red color, with skulls on it. classic.

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Tags: cardigan, clothing, fashion, sweater

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Apr 3, 2008

looking at this makes me feel good. and i know that i'd feel good wearing one in the kitchen. like biscuits and jam.

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Tags: aprons, kitchen

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Mar 14, 2008

this is now my second favorite cookbook. i've used several recipes out of it. it has many recommendations for products and equipment, and that is really useful. plus, it has index tabs making it easy to navigate.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Mar 6, 2008

okay, so i don't actually have one of these yet, but it's at the top of my wish list. i want one for it's sheer portability. and to look cool.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Mar 6, 2008

got this pitcher during the holidays and have been drinking tons more water as a result. my tap water tastes "funny" to say the least, so this is a real life saver. it gives me very clean, fresh-tasting water. saves a lot of money in bottled water costs, too.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Mar 4, 2008

these are classics for a reason. mine are pink. they are classic-cool, and surprisingly comfortable. they're pretty much all i wore when i was pregnant with my toddler. go get a pair. get some for the kiddos too, if you've got 'em.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Feb 21, 2008

it takes good video and is an essential for a photo-taking fiend like me.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Feb 21, 2008

hard to believe that once upon a time people were nuts for a sony walkman.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Jan 2, 2008

this was one of our Christmas presents for our home. it's an awesome tv. i can't go through all of the features, because there are lots and i haven't gotten completely familiar with them yet but i can say that the picture resolution is incredible and it has great sound too. we mounted ours on the wall and i love how it looks. get it at brandsmart for the best price.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 26, 2007

i don't actually own one of these yet, but i saw it in borders and it looks really cool, and i love cool stuff. i also love the fact that i can take my books with me! the amazon kindle looks promising too.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 23, 2007

useful, and clever. tells you how strong your coffee or tea is.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 7, 2007

this is just plain pretty.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Sep 8, 2007

beautiful mugs for drinking tea and coffee.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Sep 7, 2007

it just isn't Christmas without the charlie brown Christmas special, and at our house, listening to this cd is an important tradition too. one of the best Christmas recordings ever. buy it buy it buy it.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Sep 7, 2007

my new object of desire. i think i'll just keep my blackberry for phone usage and get one of these for everything else.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Feb 14, 2007

i discovered nutella years ago when i was living in london. it instantly became my favorite foodstuff. i used it on those carr's table crackers. yum.
then i started using it on toast. double yum.
i have yet to expand my nutella repertoire, but i can say with all confidence that whatever one puts this on becomes super yum. thanks london!
now, if i could only find mullerice on this side of the pond...

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Jan 10, 2007

there are no words...i haven't stopped salivating yet.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 9, 2006

several have popped up in my town, and i'm excited. i tried out some three cheese pizza, which was delish. some flourless chocolate cake, which was yum. and i bought some marinated mozzarella (melted that in my pasta and meatballs...ooey-gooey-goodness) and sushi. i don't even like sushi! but now i do, thanks to trader joe's!

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 2, 2006

everyone should see wallace and gromit. the wrong trousers (the one with the diabolical penguin) is classic. (via hereandthere123)

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 2, 2006

i use the pink grapefruit ones in the kitchen. it beats that industrial clean smell. (via seantimberlake)

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Nov 2, 2006

it works.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 27, 2006

my cooking bible. and that's saying a lot; i'd been using my mom's better homes and gardens book since i was a kid, and this book actually usurped even ITS authority.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 26, 2006

i remember the day ikea came to my town. all was right with the world. and still is.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 26, 2006

what does my family do for quality time on monday nights? we sit together and watch heroes. it's like lost...don't watch the first two minutes if you don't want to be sucked into its vortex and hooked.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 26, 2006

it's tar-zhay. what's not to like? i'll spare you the waxing poetic on all things target.

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Tags: air, shopping, Target

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 26, 2006

this store is all-too-awesome. some of the stuff is admittedly over-priced, but it looks so cool one hardly cares.

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 26, 2006

i step into this store once or twice a year, for obvious reasons. going any more often than that really isn't safe, where the pocketbook is concerned. hmm...maybe i should step into target only once or twice a year...

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 26, 2006

bought some 805s almost four years ago, have gotten them tons of dirty, and people still think they're new. all-day wearable too, unlike my old-school adidas (the adidas are cute though.).

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 25, 2006

this is simply the best invention EVER. (via mugirl)

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 24, 2006

this is such a good show. i remember watching it a couple of years ago after american idol and i've been hooked ever since. (via notcot)

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Recommended by npbradshaw on Oct 24, 2006

my favorite water. it tastes so clean...unlike...other waters. (via notcot)

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