August 2007 - Posts
Friday, August 31, 2007 5:07 PM
I’ve always been a huge chocolate addict, and used to be totally indiscriminate about which type of chocolate I’d gobble up. Sure, I loved Teuscher and Vosges, but I’d also happily eat any mass-produced candy I could pick up at a newsstand or supermarket
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Celeste
Thursday, August 30, 2007 1:07 PM
We’re finally starting to decorate our apartment after moving in two months ago. We have a pretty small living room, so I wanted to think of some ways to really open up the area. After reading these helpful home decorating tips , I decided to leave the
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Erin
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:19 PM
I moved to a new apartment in Brooklyn this past Sunday and I'm so excited to get settled and start decorating. I definitely won't be missing my epic commute from New Jersey-- where I have been staying with my aunt. However, I will miss coming home to
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Filed under: Love/Sex
Posted by Nest Caitlin
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:51 AM
It's time to whip out that pack of 64 and start coloring! If you liked the wall decals or are constantly looking for new ways to give your walls a facelift, (check out DIY wall art on thenest.com/decor for even more ideas) then you will love Paint by
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, August 27, 2007 11:16 AM
Being a full-time working mom is stressful enough that I really did not need a stressful weekend. DH is out of town in Ireland attending a wedding, and has been gone for about 4 days already. Several hours after he boarded the plane, just like Murphy's
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Filed under: Love/Sex
Posted by Nest Lori
Friday, August 24, 2007 5:05 PM
I am about the last person on the planet you could ever call a gear-head, but I’ve recently discovered a gadget I can’t wait to get my hands on: The Solio solar charger . You just leave this little guy in the sun for a few hours and then toss it into
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Friday, August 24, 2007 11:25 AM
Did anyone watch Top Chef Wednesday night? I cannot believe Tre got booted. I was so rooting for him to win. I’m still in shock. Aside from that travesty of justice, watching Hung hack those chickens apart in the Quickfire Challenge made me think of my
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Colleen
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 6:53 PM
For a while I thought there just wasn't anything cuter that could be done with cupcakes. I mean, the delectable treats can stand alone. And now, they really do! I couldn't resist these adorable Wilton Silly Feet reusable silicone baking cups at surlatable.com.
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, August 20, 2007 10:53 AM
The end of summer is my favorite time of year for mainly one reason. It's Renaissance Faire season! If you haven't been to a Renaissance Faire, I highly suggest you find one in your area and add it to your summer to-do list. There are all kinds of great
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Friday, August 17, 2007 5:59 PM
Not too long ago I felt the need for some new clothes—I’m newly pregnant but am trying to put off wearing maternity clothes and wanted to find some roomier stuff for the next few months—so I decided I’d try out some eco-friendly brands. I’d heard that
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Filed under: Beauty
Posted by Nest Celeste
Thursday, August 16, 2007 4:59 PM
I have sucked the air out of a zip-top bag for the last time. My mom taught me that food saving trick: you press your lips into the opened corner of a partly sealed zip-top bag and suck out as much air as possible. Because the less oxygen, the longer
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Colleen
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 3:20 PM
Call off the search, I've finally found an apartment! It's officially mine as of 12:00 am this morning! Of course, I went over my price limit, but I figure I'll make up for it in other ways. The first cost cutter- going without cable. Sure, I've got well
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Filed under: Real Estate
Posted by Nest Caitlin
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 9:03 AM
The thought of breathing air that's void of dust, pollen, and allergens made me run out and purchase an air purifier. Mine is stainless steel and stands pretty tall next to the TV. I try to convince myself that it looks sleek. Sort of. Hey, fresher air
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, August 13, 2007 10:33 AM
Ever since we had the baby, DH and I have been extra conscious of our finances and look for ways to save. Every little bit helps -- which has led to my obsession with coupons. I scrounge for them in the junk mail, clip them from magazines, and search
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Filed under: Money
Posted by Nest Lori
Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:45 PM
If you have a child or even have any little ones in your life you’re well aware that they seem to be surrounded by brightly-colored plastic wherever they go. Before I had a baby I swore that my child would only play with toys made of pure stuff like sustainable
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Thursday, August 09, 2007 10:26 AM
Carnivore that I am, I never shy away from steak. Eating it, that is. When it comes to grilling it, I am in the phase of learning-by-watching (and drooling?). My mom loves preparing skirt steak, pictured here, but it’s a tricky cut because it is on the
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Riann
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:05 AM
I read an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal called "Til Tech Do Us Part" about couples sharing their digital lives -- email addresses, blogs, itunes libraries -- and the problems that can come from it. There's a funny anecdote about a man
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Filed under: Love/Sex
Posted by Knot Kathleen
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:41 AM
Perfect for the gift-giver who is desperate for a twist. You can't go wrong with a bottle of wine and I usually give them to friends wrapped in pretty leftover paper scraps. Sometimes they even get a ribbon, too. I never jumped on board with the wine
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Filed under: Buying Guides
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, August 06, 2007 12:14 PM
I've had my motorcycle license for just about three years now and we have a bike that I'm just too afraid to ride. Between the gear shifting, front and rear breaking, the fear of stalling, the power of the bike, and having to be hyper aware of everyone
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Saturday, August 04, 2007 6:21 AM
I try to eat locally but sometimes it’s hard. The other night I realized that the avocados I was mashing into guac came from Chile, which is ridiculous since about half of my friends in LA have avocado trees in their back yards! Lately the media has given
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Celeste
Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:50 PM
Although I still fly the friendly skies when traveling long distances, the fun of air travel was officially sucked out of it for me when the whole ban on liquids happened. Fortunately, we love road trips (despite the $4/gallon price tag on gas in Chicago).
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Colleen
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 7:59 PM
The summer's almost over, and it's getting closer and closer to my move-in date. Although I have no space to put it in yet (I'm still on the epic apartment search...), I've been saving up over the summer for some new furniture to, well...furnish my new
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Filed under: Money
Posted by Nest Caitlin