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29 Ways to Stay Creative

by Caleb on January 10, 2012

Nice little reminder of some ways to stay creative. Any you would add?

[via Co.Design]

In Case You Haven’t Discovered Pinterest

October 21, 2011
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Pinterest is what all the cool kids are doing these days. No, seriously. I’ve been using it for a few months now, and am very addicted. The concept is pretty simple. You find a photo or video of something online that you find inspiring. You pin it. Done. You can choose your “pinboards” (categories, basically) [...]

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Great Mother’s Day Gift: Kid-Friendly Bird Mobile

May 3, 2011
Etsy Bird Mobile

This is just awesome. Etsy partnered with amazing DIY blogger Joel Henriques of Made By Joel to bring you this easy to make bird mobile, just in time for Mother’s Day. Step by step instructions are available on the Etsy blog. What great Mother’s Day gifts are you getting this year? Any out of the [...]

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How to Hold a Door

February 8, 2011
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So true. Ah, the problems of a modern-day gentleman. (via I Love Charts)

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The Oxygen Mask Principle

January 26, 2011
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To be a parent is to know your limits – physically, mentally, emotionally. You work for eight (or more) hours, and come home to your kids. And those kids expect you to be more than someone who just worked for eight hours. They want to talk to you, to play with you. They also want [...]

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Good Table Manners Can Save Your Life

November 24, 2010
Indiana Jones

Thanks, DadCentric.

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Tip: How to be Undateable

February 16, 2010
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There really has been some great literature coming out lately to teach guys what not to do. Undateable is just such a book.

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Tip: The Three S’s of Personal Style

January 18, 2010
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Although I may occasionally talk about a product that I find interesting, my real concern in this space is overall style. I was thinking about this the other day while attending a fashion show here in Chicago. Many people were wearing things that look good today, but they’ll be embarrassed about tomorrow. In my mind, [...]

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Tip: Your Hair Is Your Head Suit

November 12, 2009
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Avid 30 Rock fans will realize that the title of this post is a direct quote from none other than Jack Donaghy. And the man has a point. Too many times I’ve seen a man impeccably dressed, only to have his hair ruin the entire ensemble. You can’t look like a well-put together gentleman with [...]

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Tip: How to Buy Your First Suit

October 27, 2009
Viero Milano Suit on The Exceptional Man, Chicago

This post originally appeared on Smile Like You Mean It. Reposted here for your enjoyment.–cg Buying a good suit is something akin to purchasing a work of art. You can no more tell a man exactly what kind of suit he should get than you can tell him exactly what he should be hanging from [...]

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