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Gift Idea: Custom Geography Flash-Cards

by CodyFebruary 16, 2010
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Okay, so sorry for holding out on you, but since the beau reads this site, I couldn’t give up the goods on this before I actually gave him this gift for Romantic Hanukah (our anniversary and V-Day are 4 days apart, so we do big gifts on each and small ones on the days in [...]

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Netflix It: Romantic Movies for V-Day

by CodyFebruary 11, 2010
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Heartbreaking, but an undoubtedly romantic notion at heart: no matter what, even if they could undo it all, they’re still meant to be.

Sixteen Candles
Oh, Jake Ryan and Samantha Baker 4-eva.

The Office
The original BBC version’s Tim and Dawn trump Jim and Pam for sure. And it’s funny as hell.

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Mix Tape: Our Love Songs

by CodyFebruary 4, 2010
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My beau and I are celebrating our ten year anniversary next week. And like any good audiophile, I made a playlist to commemorate the occasion. Some of the songs are in good fun, some honestly do reflect our feelings for each other, and “our song”, Uncertain Times by The Raveonettes, will forever put a smile [...]

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Photoshop Your Party Pics! The New Year is looking better already!

by KellyJanuary 14, 2010
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After the holiday season, you undoubtedly have some great party pics you want to show off!  In this tutorial I will show you how to use basic Photoshop tools—including Brightness & Contrast, Hue & Saturation, and The Burn Tool—to give your pics a little kick!
Find an image file you wish to use, and open Photoshop.  The [...]

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Netflix It: Top 10 Dead-of-Winter Movies, in No Particular Order

by LianaJanuary 11, 2010
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Dead of Winter Movie Round-up: A Top 10 List
So, it’s cold as hell out, and it’s getting dark depressingly early… why not hole up with a warm beverage, some blankets, and the nearest pet or roommate? I for one am I huge sissy who will literally modify my social activity so that there is minimal [...]

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Mix Tape: Bi-Coastal Volume 2: LA

by CodyJanuary 6, 2010
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Welcome to part two of my bi-coastal music experience, LA. For those of us in chilly parts, listening to songs about sunny California might be a welcome break from the bitter cold. To complete the experience, when you’re done, click here to enjoy part one, NYC.

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Imma look like Giselle!

by LauraJanuary 5, 2010
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Happy New Year!  Good luck with all that “eating right” stuff.  Sucker.
I, for one, have vowed to become an acrobat.  With rhythm.  And a side of self defense.
Enter, Au Capoeira.  A combination of music, dance, self-defense, ritual, and way of life.  Otherwise known as Peep My Strong Arms and Tiny Waist As I Make It Look Really Easy [...]

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Netflix It: OMFG’s Top Ten Holiday Movies

by CodyDecember 16, 2009
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There’s nothing like the holiday season to make you want to grab a blanket and curl up on the couch with a marathon of movies. Here are some of my favorites… And yes, It’s A Wonderful Life is noticeably absent. Haven’t you seen it enough?
A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Christmas Story

Elf

Home Alone

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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Mix Tape: Holiday Tunes

by CodyDecember 14, 2009
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It’s holiday time and you need some tunes to play while you’re decorating the tree, ordering those last minute gifts online, or sipping some chai by the fireplace. I’m happy to share my holiday mix that is sure to please the whole family without being too sappy. Ho ho ho.

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Vanessa Boer Custom Pet Portraits: The Purr-fect Gift

by CodyNovember 17, 2009
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Need a really thoughtful gift for the pet-lover in your life? Like the kind of gift that gets you props for life?
OMFGstyle.com contributor Vanessa Boer is a Brooklyn-based painter, illustrator, and “maker of things” whose custom pet portraits “capture the ‘little human’ inside each pet’s unique personality… Not just their dashing good looks.” So if [...]

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