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Our Favorite Fantasy Characters Not Written By George R.R. Martin (And So He Can’t Kill Them Off Suddenly, Reducing You to a Pile of Tears and Broken Dreams)
If there is one thing I don’t miss about reading A Song of Ice and Fire (aka those Game of Thrones books), it’s the heart wrenching randomness with which George R.R. Martin assassinates his characters. I’ve been there. I’ve seen it. I have my flashbacks.
Sigh, oh Ned Stark… I’ll miss you the most, scarecrow Hand of the King. But this isn’t about you; this is about the character I can enjoy for more than half a book. For characters who will be around. These are some awesome fantasy characters that weren’t written by George R.R. Martin, but that people should know about any way.
Note, some spoilers in the blurbs below.
Posted by Preeti Chhibber
How to Teach a Kid to Cook
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The best way to keep your kids busy and to get a good dinner on the table is to enlist their help! Here are some tips on how to create a future foodie from Stuff Every Mom Should Know.
Posted by Courtney Daniels
Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake
Have you already stumbled when it comes to your New Years resolutions?
Posted by Melissa Karras
Five Innovative Book Club Ideas
If you’re a reader and a reader of this blog, chances are you have considered joining or are part of a book club. What better way to find your new favorite book and your new best friend than in a group of people that read and talk for fun?
Posted by Sarah Davis
Dress Your Kid Like: Scott Schuman
When it comes to kids clothes, it can be hard to assemble a polished look that can withstand a youngster’s energy. But if there’s anyone who knows how to merge fashion and utility, it’s style photographer and blogger Scott Schuman.
Known best for his street photography blog, The Sartorialist, this newly minted book author also manages to pull off a laid-back personal style but with classic, international flare.
Inspired by his trademark photographer’s cargo jacket and fitted gentleman’s pants, we’ve put together an outfit for a fancy toddler with an early eye for fashion.
Black Cargo Jacket, 77Kids, on sale now for $19.99
Several pockets are essential for storing easy-to-lose gear, like lens caps, CF cards, batteries, GI Joes, LEGOs, ABC gum…
Monet Blue Polo, Old Navy, $9.94
If he’s not killin’ it in a sharp tailored suit, you can find Schuman sporting a crisp blue oxford shirt and slacks. For kids, we suggest a cotton polo instead, for more wiggle room.
Colored Khakis, , Gap $29.95
It’s always important to have a comfy pair of pants when you’re out shooting cool stuff all day. As a budding style photographer, blend in with the fashionistas with relaxed colored slacks.
Boat Shoes, Target, $19.99
Boat shoes for under $20? Need we say we more?
Toy Camera, Romp, $32
Schuman loves timeless looks, so instead of arming your youngster with expensive hardware, top the look off with this polished wooden toy camera by Romp for a truly classic look.
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Posted by Kim-Thao Nguyen
A Horror In Brooklyn! Is H.P. Lovecraft Haunting His Old Haunt?
Once upon a school year dreary, while I pondered weak and weary (as a broke undergrad), I lived in a haunted house.
It was rumored that the rickety, 19th century mansion-cum-student housing was once inhabited by a family annihilator. Unexplained things happened all the time: the television changed channels without warning, and footsteps echoed from the off-limits attic. Belongings disappeared, pictures leapt from walls. A roommate swore on a bottle of Jose Cuervo that she’d once awoken to the nebulous form of what looked like a child at the foot of her bed.
Posted by Carrie Jo Tucker
