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Six ways to be on-trend and get crystals into your home

Crystals are the next big thing, no matter what anyone else may say. Don’t believe them. Believe only meeeeee.

I love crystals. Here are six ways to get them in your house.

You can’t really call it art until there’s a Darth Vader portrait involved

You know how you’ve been looking for a portrait of Spock screaming “I LOVE HAN SOLO!!” your whole life? Ask and you shall receive, kids!

Get ready for an above-average 4th of July weekend with these 4 must-haves

The 4th of July is a major party weekend. To make sure you are ready for your commitment to summer fun, I’ve got games you should play, bug repellent tricks, and even reminders for those of you taking in music festivals.

BLAMMO! Let’s talk about BENTO!

I don’t really cook, but I like arranging food, and so a few years ago I got SUPER into bento lunches. In fact, before there was wedding porn on Offbeat Bride, there was something called Mr. Bento Porn on Flickr. Come with me as I peek at some awesome bento lunchbox options.

Toddler beds and bedding that isn’t covered up with characters

Getting ready to pimp your kid’s room? Check out these suggestions — including everything from zebra-striped pillow cases to a day-glo orange bed that comes with a matching chair.

Hostess gift ideas: look past wine and go for handmade, locally-sourced, or unusual offerings

If wine just won’t cut it for your next hostess gift, we have new ideas. Carnivorous plants? Pineapples? Oh my!

It has been bike month! Enjoy this art and clothing to celebrate your mobile passion

I kept meaning to do bike month posts, but also kept letting them slip off my editorial calendar. S’okay, this post will help ease the pain.

Not-soulless night lights to brighten your wee-hours pee run

The world needs more not-ugly nightlights. Lucky for you, I’ve rounded up a little herd of them to browse. They include mushrooms, friendly aliens and a glass of milk. Way better than a Spongebob night light, yeah?