The not so ordinary remote

Who knew you could have a little Harry Potter in ya??

It works as a universal remote for anything with an infrared sensor in it.

TV Wand Remote

Of course everything comes with a nice price tag...

$89.95

Gosh Urban you're great

Browsed through Urban Outfitters the other day and I just loved everything in that store.

Urban Renewal Overall Dress

Silence & Noise Colorblock Scuba Sleeveless Top

All-Son Blocked Y-Neck Henley

BDG Horizon Sweater

Bohemian Floral Quilt

Like and Dislike Stamps

Kids write the darnest things

Via Funny or Die

Time for a Vaca

Preachers Rock

Norway

Blue Caves

Greece

The Gardens at Marquessac

Valley of the Ten Peaks

Alberta, Canada

Multnomah Falls

Oregon

Verdon 

Provence, France

Riomaggiore

Italy

Images via The Cool Hunter

Feed me

Vegan Sandwich Spread

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2-4 green and black olives, minced
• 2-4 hot pepper rings, minced
• a few dashes of hot sauce
• 1 tsp grainy mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

Prepare all ingredients and combine in a medium sized bowl. The contents can be mixed and left refrigerated for up to a day however the avocado will discolour. Spread on each side of the bread and top with red onions, dill pickles, fresh tomatoes and lettuce. 

Found this one at the V-Spot.

Broccolini & Leek Hummus

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 leek, white and light green part only, rinsed well and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small bunch broccolini, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt & fresh-ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• Juice from 1 small lemon

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leek and broccolini, sauté 7 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté 5 minutes or until broccolini stems are fork-tender but still bright green.
2. Transfer mixture to food processor. Add garbanzo beans and lemon juice, pulse to break up vegetables and combine well. Scrape down sides of processor. With motor running, add remaining olive oil in a slow, thin stream and process until well combined.
3. Taste for seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper to preference.

Found this one at Corkscrews and Curls

S'mores Ice Cream Pie

Makes 4 individual pies or one 9-inch pie.

Crust

• 1½ cups graham crackers (about 10 sheets)
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Filling

• 1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream
• chocolate ganache (optional, see recipe below)

Marshmallow Meringue

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup (I used agave nectar in a pinch, and it worked)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows

In a food processor or blender, process graham crackers till fine. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also place the crackers in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin. Add butter and combine. Pour into pan, pressing down with fingers or measuring cup. If you like, pour a layer of chocolate ganache and spread. Place in the freezer until ganache is set, at least 20 minutes.

Let chocolate ice cream stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes until just softened. Spread ice cream into crust. If making individual pies, you might simply like to use a large ice cream scoop to make a round mound. Wrap with plastic wrap and return to freezer.

Put egg whites, sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler or heat proof bowl. Beat until mixed well. Place over rapidly boiling water. Beat constantly with an electric beater while it cooks for 10 minutes, or until the meringue begins to form peaks. Remove from the heat and beat in the vanilla extract and marshmallows. Spread or use a decorating bag (or resealable bag with corner cut) over the ice cream. If you wish to brown the marshmallow, use a kitchen torch place or under a broiler until it is browned to your liking.

Cover the pie in an airtight container or wrap well. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until ready to serve. Let the pie stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften before slicing and serving.

Chocolate Ganache

Use Hershey’s milk chocolate for that authentic s’mores taste. If that is too sweet for your liking, use semi-sweet chocolate, or a combination of the two.

• 9 oz milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream

Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, take care not to overboil. Remove from the heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate, until smooth.

Found this one at  Kitchen Confidante

Look what you can do.

Hemp Pendant Lights

Supplies and tools

• bouncy balls of various sizes
• clear drying craft glue (about 1 bottle per ball) such as Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue
• hemp string 20lb. weight
  estimated amounts needed:
  16 inch diameter ball—400 yards
  14 inch diameter ball—300 yards
  9 inch diameter ball—100 yards
• plastic gloves (optional)
• trash bag or small drop cloth
• permanent marker
• ball inflating needle (available at sporting goods stores or bike shops)
• light fixture and hardware (any one of these pendant fitters at Lowe’s, Ikea’s Januari cord set or Hemma cord set will work)

Find out more about how to create these awesome lamps at Crafty Nest.

I'm all about Martin Schoeller

Martin Schoeller

Sweet Gifts

Guitar String Bracelets

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$10

Ticket Stub Diary

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$10

Cuft

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$10

Crossword Puzzle Baseball

uncommongoods

$20

DIY Bottle Lamp Kit

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$40

Achoooo

How to Clear a Blocked Nose.


Did you know your body has a natural mechanism for clearing your nose?

Push your tongue against the top of your mouth and place a finger between your eyebrows and apply pressure. Hold it for about 20 seconds and your sinuses will begin to drain  (Source)