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Just over a year ago two friends in the UK sat in a backyard and watched a herd of bicyclists zoom by. These two friends were of the betting type and one of the friends liked to brag that he could make anything ANYTHING out of wood. You know where this is going, right? Michael [...]

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Need a New Toy?

by JJ on April 24, 2011

After dealing with quite a bit of sickness in our household over the past few months, I couldnt help but laugh and seriously consider purchasing a few of these little guys: GIANT microbes(R) Originals They’re stuffed animals that look like and represent different germs/microbes and the company states, “They make great learning tools, as well [...]

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{The following is a Guest Post. Read this if you are interested in submitting a guest post to WWTK.} Here is how to make your own homemade laundry detergent, if you are so motivated to make your own laundry detergent. Why should you make your own laundry detergent? Well, it is cheaper than store bought [...]

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I was at a significant disadvantage in high school when it came to prom. For the first two years of high school I went to an all girls school and for my junior and senior year I went to a small performing arts school. I don’t remember there being any mention of a prom my [...]

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Happy Earth Day!

by Lindsay on April 22, 2011

It’s Good Friday and Earth Day. Check out our green living posts, and add your favorite earth friendly tips in the comments.

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I remember when Cosi came to my college campus, and was called XandO. The hot debate (aside from how many orders of s’mores to get) was whether to pronounce it “X and O” or “Zando”. Either way, if you have a Cosi near you, they’re giving away free smoothies from 2-4 today.  I’m totally gonna [...]

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Happy National Garlic Day!

by Lindsay on April 19, 2011

Bad for Edward Cullen but good for you, it’s National Garlic Day today. What’s your favorite garlicky treat?

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We know that many of our readers are always on the go, trying to keep everything moving. Juggling is second nature to us. What if you could juggle your way to fitness?  Fun note, in many races around the D.C. area, you can regularly see a runner that juggles the entirety of the race…sometimes backwards. [...]

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Winter is tough for me.  Unlike Dresden, who loves the cold, I seem to keep moving south to reduce the time I spend shivering. My loathing of winter is well documented. I’m from the New York City area originally, but was once introduced by a friend as “Lindsay from Boca”. Don’t get me wrong, I [...]

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This toilet is the…

by Lindsay on April 16, 2011

Are you expecting a windfall of cash in your tax return? Perhaps you’re also about to renovate the most sacred room in your home, the bathroom. If so, it appears that Kohler has the toilet for you. Weighing in with a $6,390 price tag, the numi does everything except make your coffee and fetch your [...]

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