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Reworking an awkward closet on a shoestring budget

May 27, 2015November 27, 2017 colleendiy, ramblings

Cleaning out I loved reading “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. First up is clothing and the approach is so simple: gather ALL clothing in one spot and go through it. This means everything—coats, socks, stray exercise […]

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Apple Airport Extreme and the WPS incident: add wifi extender to an Apple Airport network

December 18, 2014November 27, 2017 colleenramblings

I got a NetGear wifi range extender in the hopes of extending the network out into the yard more. Set up is pretty simple in the directions: plug it in, press the WPS button, press the WPS button on the […]

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Vintage postcard love

July 17, 2014November 28, 2017 colleenramblings
boat

I just love vintage postcards. Especially ones of Michigan that highlight the awesomeness of this state. Here are a few collected while working on my daughters’ wedding invitations.

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fun collection of gifs

February 4, 2013November 27, 2017 colleenramblings

I often see my favorite web personalities tweeting funny gifs as a status. Today, jackpot! @colly tweeted his collection. These are fun pick-me-up https://gimmebar.com/collection/4e4194f82f0aaafe6d00009f/animals-gifs-daft-stuff

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Butterfly visitor in the garden

August 29, 2012November 28, 2017 colleenlens, ramblings
a butterfly in the garden

Had a visitor in the garden today. His wings reminded me of the canvas camper we used to have back in the 70s and 80s. Plus he’s looking at me with those fake eyes and that’s pretty cool.

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treadmill hack (my modified treadmill)

October 22, 2011November 28, 2017 colleenramblings

After reading about the Mayo Clinic doctor who recommended walking slowly while working, I asked my husband to modify my treadmill. (Check out this article in the New York Times for more info on this movement. Ha!) It won’t fold […]

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“I want it now!” California moms, don’t be a bad egg

December 16, 2010June 6, 2011 colleenramblings

A group in California is planning on suing McDonalds because they advertise toys with happy meals. www.npr.org/blogs/health/ According to the article, parents are tired of having their kids pester them for a happy meal. The toys are top priority, and […]

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