A couple weeks ago, I awarded the Powercurve Mobile Surge Protector by 360 Electrical LS All-Star status. And I did so before actually testing the product out myself. And I apologize for that. I can now tell you that I know--firsthand--the truth about this gadget. Here's how it all went down: When the geniuses at 360 Electrical caught wind of my rave, they generously offered to send me said surge gratis. Test drive the Powercurve? ...

Despite how easy scarves are to throw around your neck, for many of you they are a real hinderance when it comes to storage. They can feel like lasagna noodles if you try to fold them-- slipping and unfolding no matter how hard you try to keep them neat. If you throw them in a basket, they become a balled up mess of differing patterns and colors. Amazing how just a little, thin bit of fabric ...

Joining us for another edition of the "Whip It Into Shape!" series is Franki Durbin of Life In a Venti Cup and its sister site, Life In a Sippy Cup. An interior designer, Franki possesses a seriously sharp eye for spotting well, most anything fabulous. If it's interesting, noteworthy, exceptionally beautiful or thought-provoking, Franki will know about it, and will happily pass it on to you. Today, Franki takes on the task of whipping her daughter's ...

Starting a new project of any kind can feel daunting. We want to feel prepared going in. We want it to look perfect right away. And we want to put our very best versions of ourselves and our work out into the world. But the truth is that you will never have all the materials, resources, skills, knowledge or experience as you would like at the beginning of any endeavor. And how could you? It is ...

I guess I should just go ahead and say it: Pin boards, bulletin boards, inspiration boards, whatever you want to call them, they make me nervous. I had a pin board when I was much younger, and it very quickly became just a paper scrap graveyard- bunches of things torn out of here and there and layered on top of each other into a framed mish-mash. Not effective. Not inspiring. I would later banish the ...