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13 awesome hammocks that are just begging for the best nap ever

Just in time to ride out the hot summer in swinging style. I thought I’d share these awesome hammocks with all y’all. So take a deep breath and lose yourself in the all these nap-ready, gentle-swaying, beauties…

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8 sloth shower curtains that make life worth living

Are you seeing what I’m seeing? That right there is a stripper sloth making it rain… on a shower curtain. I never knew that my life was missing something until I saw this magical item… that exists in the world… and can be purchased… and hung in my bathroom. There are so many more amazing sloth shower curtains to be purchased and hung. Check these out…

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What the float!? Pool sharks and other amazing rafts

Last year ’round summer time, I introduced you to my favorite pool float of all time — the inexplicable pretzel float. This year we have a new winner — the pool shark! Just gaze upon it, in all it’s sea-through, metallic-bespotted, adorableness. You know how much I love all things shark, so clearly I couldn’t resist sharing it with mah Homies. But that’s not where the amazing floaty things end. Here are some more rafts that’ll make you say WTF (what the float)?

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The mythical and magical unicorn bathroom

It’s that time again for another Offbeat-themed bathroom round-up. This time one of you suggested a horse or unicorn-themed bathroom, and I have accepted the challenge. Hell, I’ve even thrown in the perfect bathroom faucet!

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The 5 secrets to my awesome Craigslist-fu

I have found so many deals before on Craigslist. My future husband and I have bought downhill skis, our big-ass TV, and furniture off the site, and paid WAY less than we would at any store. I find the best deals on Craigslist. Because of Craigslist’s bad/weird reputation, my friends are always curious and a bit amazed at how I find these things. So I am going to let you in on some of the secrets to my Craigslist-Fu…

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The beating heart and layers of history: Why I love my dining table

Our dining room table is a beast of a thing. Seven feet by five. Six sturdy planks of unidentified tropical hardwood, some of which are starting to separate so far that I can fit a whole hand down the resulting gap. The top is covered in scars, scrapes and gashes — each one a story. It holds secrets, this table — layers and layers of history.

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These are the super-subtle Star Wars bathroom items you’ve been looking for

Maybe you’re a huge Star Wars fan, but your live-in partner doesn’t agree with using your childhood Star Wars sheets in your bedroom. Or perhaps you’ve held off on your Death Star-inspired living room decor, since you often host business meetings at home. This, Homies, is why I love getting weird in the bathroom. (No, not like that… well, maybe.) THIS is the super-subtle Star Wars bathroom you’ve been looking for…

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From retro to goth to geeky: swimsuits in any style (and almost any size!)

Megan and I are both big fans of ModCloth’s swimwear. In fact, we each have the suit pictured above, cause it’s available in standard and plus sizes. There’s really something for any style, but I’ve rounded up three groups to get you started: retro glam, dark and edgy, and fun and geeky. While not every style is available in every size, ModCloth carries styles up to size 30. Each two-piece is available separately, meaning you can mix and match looks to your heart’s content. Click on the image to go to the product page, and dive in!