Italian Ice, Geeky Gifts, Make it Yourself, Fantastic Food, and Children’s Books 1. Rita’s: Ice. Custard. Happiness. This spring we were introduced to one of the East Coast’s culinary delights, Italian Ice. Growing up in the rural Midwest, we did not have any businesses in our area that made this product or sold it regularly. Hearing …
Olympic Apps, 5 minute Videos, Frozen Yogurt, Tip Junkies, and Acoustic Music 1. London 2012 Olympics App Today’s the day, it’s finally here, opening ceremonies for the London 2012 Summer Olympics kick off tonight. With weeks worth of games and hundreds of competitions, keeping up with the action, results, and schedules is no small feat. So …
App Connections, a Feast for the Eyes, Entertaining Art, Day Trips, and Online Education 1. IFTTT; If This, Then That We could all use a little help getting organized and eliminating extra steps in our daily lives. The web service IFTTT (If This, Then That) is designed to save you time by creating connections between your favorite …
As you may know, I was born and raised in the Midwest. I hold a dear place in my heart for beautiful Nebraska. Although our many moves and travels are always fun and adventurous and we are loving the East Coast, lately I’ve been thinking about my hometown. So this week’s Top 5 is all …
Pinners, Test Tubes, Education, Gifts, and Groceries 1. Pinterest By now almost everyone’s heard of Pinterest, the online pinboard where people share what they love. I was a little late to the game and only started using the service a few months ago. Once I took the time to check out the site and what was …
Memories, Motion, Museums, Music, and Movies 1. Reuben Heyday Margolin Reuben Heyday Margolin is a forward thinker, his creations range from portraits to rickshaws. Quite possibly his most noted works are focused on kinetic art, pieces with motion. Drawing from nature and the fluid action of waves, Margolin has constructed several intricate suspended masterpieces. Through his …
