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Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking on a budget: On becoming a 'scrapmiser': 2 of 24
When you enter the scrapbooking universe, it's easy to be seduced by all of the pretty (and expensive) goodies that decorate your creation: buttons, decorated paper, stickers, stencils, ribbons, stamps, and special cutting tools. Because we all want our scrapbook to be the prettiest and most personal, we naturally want to sp... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Teen fashion: How to get Ashlee Simpson's style for less: 1 of 7
Ashlee Simpson has stepped out of her sister's shadow with her own chic style accessorized with rock 'n' roll accents to express her rocker persona. Favoring neutral colors like gray, black, and white, Ashlee shows her fashion personality with mini dresses and skirts and sexy high heal shoes. Long beaded necklaces, scarves, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Tips for maximizing your style on a budget: 11 of 52
Think that you can only get shoestring style from a shoestring budget? Think again! Maximizing your style is possible even on a tiny budget. Here are some practical suggestions: Before you run to the mall clutching your small wad of cash, think about what your style actually is, and what pieces you need to accomplish your lo... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Teen fashion: How to get Ashley Olsen's style for less: 1 of 4
Even though they're twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley have distinctly different styles. Mary-Kate has favored a bohemian, eclectic look while Ashley has opted for Hollywood glamour. Being a fashion traditionalist, I prefer Ashley's style; her fashion sense exudes sophistication. Luckily you can steal this style without busting you... More..
Education > Graduate Studies How to choose an MBA program: 1 of 4
Applying to business school is a labor-intensive pain in the neck. Each school's application includes 3 to 4 essay questions on difficult topics. You can spend hundreds of dollars in Kaplan classes prepping for the GMAT, which takes several hours to complete. Interviews are often necessary and may require you to trek all ove... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Why take up scrapbooking as a hobby: 8 of 27
Some special moments can't be captured. For everything else there's scrapbooking. What makes scrapbooking so great? It's fun! Scrapbooking is a cool project for those of us who miss construction paper and crayons just a little too much. For you arts and crafts lovers, scrapbooking provides the perfect opportunity to play wit... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: South Park: 5 of 16
The recipient of an Academy Award nomination, 2 Emmy Awards, and a Peabody, South Park has been grossing audiences out for over 10 years. Do you remember the premier episode? You know, the one where fatass Eric Cartman is kidnapped by aliens and gets an 80-foot satellite dish implanted in his butt? That made me laugh until I... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Great ways to get started scrapbooking: 12 of 36
Thinking about creating your first scrapbook? You can spend as much or as little as you want to get started. However, before you drive to your nearest craft store, you should accomplish a few important tasks. First of all, figure out what you want to present in a scrapbook. Pull out the photos, concert tickets, playbills, po... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres What does it say if you love scary movies?: 2 of 6
Don't be so quick to judge someone who likes scary movies. The horror genre is simply too rich and too diverse to attract just one type of person. So many different kinds of film qualify as scary movies. Here are just a few examples: zombie pics, gore porn (such as Saw and Hostel), campy Vincent Price classics, thrillers, mo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Musical reviews: The Phantom of the Opera: 6 of 15
As embarrassing as it is to admit it, my first viewing of The Phantom of the Opera changed my life. Since that fateful experience in 1992, I have seen Phantom no less than 5 times, read the Gaston Leroux novel, watched every other possible movie and TV version of the phantom's story, and bought countless Phantom of the Opera... More..