Luminous. Dreamy. Fabulous. That's my take on the lovely Dew Drop Moonstone ring by OneGarnetGirl at her shop on Etsy. Ring features a 10mm (slightly less than 1/2 inch) white moonstone cabochon and bezel set in a sterling band. Available in size 6.5. $74.00.
Etsy is the place to find wonderful handmade items.
(image by onegarnetgirl on Etsy)Looking for food ideas that will please both young and old party guests? Check out these kid-friendly recipe ideas from Oprah:
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Ever wonder what your baby's cries mean? The iPhone Cry Translator app identifies five distinct cries made by infants
The iPhone Cry Translator app is supposed to identify the type of cry within 10 seconds. Amazing or too good to be true? I think Mom can be just as quick and maybe more reliable, but the app is worth a try.
According to the developers, once you know the type of cry, you have a starting point for understanding how to comfort your child.
Note to readers: I have not tried this device. My kids are older, but I wish I it had been available back then.
Does this app work for deciphering the whines of older kids and even spouses? I'll get back to you later with my take on that topic.
They all want to be the picture perfect family--a May-December second marriage, a gay couple who've adopted a baby from Vietnam, and a nuclear family with three kids.
Modern Family is an ABC sitcom with a twist. Check out the preview clip below.
You can watch full episodes of Modern Family here.
Okay. I already know this CBS Cares PSA is controversial. But in this case, I think that's a very good thing.
See what you think...
Just a schmear could save her life.
You can watch the Lehrer oldie turned into a YouTube video by a fan.
I'm spending Hanukkah in Santa Monica,
Wearing sandals, lighting candles by the sea.
I spent Shavuos in East St. Louis,
A charming spot, but clearly not the spot for me.
Whose eastern winters, I can't endure 'em,
So every year I pack my gear and come out here til Purim.
--Lyrics by Tom Lehrer
What makes a city great? Cost of living? Education opportunities? Jobs? Weather? The truth: No one really knows. But Americans are obsessed with making lists, so let's indulge in a game of comparison.
We've all seen the lists before that claim to know the best places to live. I love the Best Towns 2009 in Outside magazine that ranks the top 10 cities in the 100 most populated cities in the US. Maybe I'm a tad biased. Colorado Springs won this year, Seattle came in second, with Atlanta in third place. A bonus feature, this magazine also ranks the best small towns near the big cities.
Of course many other magazines rank their favorite cities too. Travel + Leisure asked readers to rank their favorite cities and the results are revealed in T+L's America's Favorite Cities 2009. I love this interactive listing. You can even choose two cities to go head-to-head and see how they compare in the category of your choice using the City Face-Off.
If you aren't ready to move to the perfect city just now, then try out the interactive Vacation Finder. You choose the criteria and T+L finds your perfect vacation city. I'm thinking this might be a good way to end the squabbles over where to go on vacation next time.