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		<title>Food Pillows</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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I’m pretty sure I laughed out load when I saw these Comfort Food Pillows from Diffraction Fiber on The Kitchn last week. Shop owner Beth makes whimsical felt cushions in cute and clever designs- imagine a cushion that looks like Grandma’s cherry pie! I think these are a great idea for a laid-back breakfast nook, [...]]]></description>
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<p>I’m pretty sure I laughed out load when I saw these Comfort Food Pillows from Diffraction Fiber on The Kitchn last week. Shop owner Beth makes whimsical felt cushions in cute and clever designs- imagine a cushion that looks like Grandma’s cherry pie! I think these are a great idea for a laid-back breakfast nook, particularly if there are little ones around.</p>
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		<title>One Spork Multitool To Rule Them All</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
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You love sporks. You love multitools. And now? Look on with a delicate blend of respect and astonishment that the two coexist, in blissful harmony that is the CRKT Eat&#8217;N Tool.
The CRKT Eat&#8217;N Tool is a bottle opener, screwdriver/pry tip, three metric wrench reliefs and a carabiner all in one. Oh, and a spork. Don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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<p>You love sporks. You love multitools. And now? Look on with a delicate blend of respect and astonishment that the two coexist, in blissful harmony that is the CRKT Eat&#8217;N Tool.</p>
<p>The CRKT Eat&#8217;N Tool is a bottle opener, screwdriver/pry tip, three metric wrench reliefs and a carabiner all in one. Oh, and a spork. Don&#8217;t forget the spork. The Eat&#8217;N Tool is the brainchild of NYC designer Liong Mah, whose shrine I&#8217;ve already laid a foundation for. You can get one of your own for $7.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy Your July 4th With The Foldable BBQ Grill</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
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This Foldable BBQ Grill can probably come in real handy for the 4th of July weekend.  I love it!
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<p>This Foldable BBQ Grill can probably come in real handy for the 4th of July weekend.  I love it!</p>
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		<title>On The Rocks Whiskey Stones &#8211; No Watery Drinks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Handcrafted from soapstone in some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the USA, these whiskey stones cool your favorite spirit without diluting the flavors. They&#8217;re easy to use &#8211; just chill the stones in the freezer, and plunk them in GENTLY.
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<p>Handcrafted from soapstone in some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the USA, these whiskey stones cool your favorite spirit without diluting the flavors. They&#8217;re easy to use &#8211; just chill the stones in the freezer, and plunk them in GENTLY.</p>
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		<title>Eureka 71B Hand-Held Kitchen Vacuum</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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This strong 5.5 amp suction vacuum with stretch hose cleans cars, upholstery, stairs, and yes &#8211; your kitchen. The 1 motor powers the revolving brush, second motor for suction, and it has an onboard crevice tool for between the stove and refrigerator.
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<p>This strong 5.5 amp suction vacuum with stretch hose cleans cars, upholstery, stairs, and yes &#8211; your kitchen. The 1 motor powers the revolving brush, second motor for suction, and it has an onboard crevice tool for between the stove and refrigerator.</p>
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