Sunday, July 7, 2013

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Best Exercise Headphones?

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Recycled ikea-bag backpack

P9200158.JPGWaterproof, hardwearing, cheap and made from recycled materials this bag is ideal for outdoor use, such as carrying climbing gear and ropes. This was made using things I had lying around the house, for example the toggles came from an old raincoat. You can be inventive and adapt/swap materials to what you have available. P9200155.JPGYou will need:

1) 1x Ikea bag and part of a second one
2) An old backpack - only the back and handles need to be in good shape, I used one where the bottom of the bag had fallen out
3) A pair of shoelaces
4) 2x small toggles
5) sewing thread

Equipment:
1) sewing needle,
2) scissors


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polenta recipe

IMG_0536.JPGThis is the most basic of polenta recipes - I make it like this every time. Making your polenta from scratch lets you control the flavor and salt content, and it always comes out much nicer than ready made polenta in a tube. ;)

Polenta is a great substitute for pasta, and you can do so much more with it. I absolutely love to fry it and I recently made a lasagna from it, too.

IMG_0513.JPG1 cup cornmeal or corn grits3 cups water1/2 - 1 teaspoon of salt2 tablespoons of butter/margarinepepper to tasteparmesan/romano/asiago - optional but tasty!This recipe can be easily scaled! This is the amount I make if I'm cooking for 4 people or less. I can normally get two meals out of this amount. :D

You'll also need a large sauce pan and a nice sturdy spoon.


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For all of you Google+ lovers on iOS, check your updates!

For all of you Google+ lovers on iOS, check your updates! Google just released a new version that adds automatic photo enhancements. You can download it now on the iTunes App Store.


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Don't Opt-In to Over Limit Fees on Your Credit Cards

Don't Opt-In to Over Limit Fees on Your Credit Cards

Banks often promote an "over limit" fee as a means of avoiding a declination when using your credit card but really just exists to encourage poor spending habits and make them a little extra cash in the process. Daniel Bortz, writing for US News, explains:

Jana Castanon, community outreach coordinator at Apprisen, a national nonprofit credit-counseling agency, says some first-time credit users don't understand how overlimit fees work. Unless you opt in for these fees, you can't exceed your credit limit. It's not fun to hear the cashier say your credit card has been declined, but many experts warn against opting in because it puts you at risk of getting hit with extra fees – and you could start a habit of spending beyond your means.

Always make sure to opt out of any over limit fees on your cards. If you don't know whether or not your bank assesses this kind of fee, call them up and find out. You can opt-out, so you should. After all, low balances aid your credit score so you shouldn't be pushing up against the limit in the first place.

How to Make Sense of a Credit Card's Terms and Conditions | US News

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