How to Make Your Period Lighter

post from How to of the Day on 01 March 2011 07:34:49 PM. © How to of the Day

Periods can be a pain in the - well, you get it. Heavy periods (also known as menorrhagia) can be a sign of your luck in the genetic draw, a result of what you're experiencing in life (giving birth, giving up the pill, etc.), or they can be something more serious from a health perspective, such as a disease, disorder, or a miscarriage. When seeking to lighten a period, it's important to deal with the possible health or lifestyle issues involved first, just to be reassured that there's nothing wrong with you. Your doctor's advice and reassurance will clear the way to try a few management methods to try and at least ease the burden of a heavy period. If you try to see lightening your heavy period as being about making it more bearable, and managing it well, then it might be a bit easier for you to cope with heavy periods. While there are a number of things you can do try and lighten heavy periods, sometimes it may be about changing your approach to it.

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Walking Santa Hack

post from Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog on 01 March 2011 07:33:05 PM. © Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog

Hack A Day had a cool contest where the goal was to build a Walking Santa. You can see the entries and winners here. There were lots of cool hacks but I like this one by Adam Outler the best. An Arduino controls the new Santa robot and some transistors are used to power the [...]

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Sweater to Cardigan Recon

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Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger SevsOnlyGirl…

I just love that cardigans have made a comeback, but seriously, I hate to spend a lot of money on clothes. Craftster member TeenageRebelOfTheWeek has made some darling cardigans out of thrifted sweaters (jumpers to our friends across the pond). I want to run right out to the thrift and buy loads of bright sweaters now! Go check out her tutorial and post pics if you make any cardigans.

To see this Sweater to Cardigan project on Craftster, click here.

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Quilted Dishmat

post from Craftster.org Blog on 01 March 2011 04:35:45 PM. © Craftster.org Blog

Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger SevsOnlyGirl…

How do you store your dishes while they’re drying? I gave up on the ugly plastic dish drainers and I hated the wooden one, too. Currently I just sit them on a towel. How much cuter is this quilted dishmat?! It’s washable, easy to store and absolutely cute!

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Mmm Mmm Good Vegan Pea Soup

post from Craftster.org Blog on 01 March 2011 04:35:45 PM. © Craftster.org Blog

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I won?t lie, soup is my fall-back dinner in the winter. It?s easy, it makes the house smell great, and I am pretty much obliged to eat some tasty bread with it. Friend of Craftster Trekky whipped up this beautiful vegan soup and shares her recipe. Simply combine a few vegetables, cook in vegetables broth and season for a delicious soup. For a non-vegan option, swirl some cream in at the end.

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Solar powered jewellery display

post from IKEA Hackers on 01 March 2011 04:35:39 PM. © IKEA Hackers

Materials: Sunnan lamp, recycled wood, Plexiglas

Description: We need a new display for my jewellery dealer that they can put wherever they want without electric cables. So we find this amazing Sunnan lamp that works with solar panels and....our gorgeous display!!

~ Fabiana and Massimo, Rome, Italy

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Unique Handmade iPad Cases and Sleeves

post from Craftster.org Blog on 01 March 2011 03:35:57 PM. © Craftster.org Blog

With all the buzz, sweat and tears about the iPad 2 event tomorrow (will Steve Jobs show?!), we’ve rounded up a few unique and awesome handmade iPad cases and sleeves! Please note: these iPad accessories are compatible with first generation and second generation iPads (…and however many more generations of iPads that Apple releases). Wink

Bomber Jacket iPad Sleeve

Fabric iPad Case with Stand

Khaki Pants iPad Sleeve

Fuzzy Monster iPad Case

Fold Up Felt iPad CaseFloral Padded iPad Case

Whether you have an iPad 1 or an iPad 2, make your iPad unique by upcycling your favorite khaki pants or bomber jacket into an iPad sleeve – or give your iPad monstrous mojo with fur and felt eyes! Make sure to take a closer look at the fabric iPad case with the sweet built-in stand… it’s so cute and practical (one of our favorite combos!).

Thanks to JaneSays13, Bongirl5, Heresy, Muddlepud, Ashgrim and newborn123 for sharing their creative handmade iPad accessories.

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Rolling Craft Table

Materials: Vika table top, ClosetMaid 2 shelf organizer, Casters from Harbor Frieght

Description: I used 2 Closetmaid organizers (from Target) and 2 Vika table tops and four casters. I attached the casters to the underside of one of the Vika tops. I liked these clear retro looking ones from Harbor Freight, they spin nice and come in locking and non-locking. They were only about 5 bucks each. I used 2 of locking and 2 non locking so I could lock the table when I really needed to.

I then attached the Closet Maid organizers to the Vika top with screws. I placed them on the outside middles so I can have optimal storage underneath and on the shelf's in the organizers themselves. The table is the perfect height for me to work on and I have lots of extra storage all the way around. Voila!...an inexpensive and super handy table.

~ MsKitty, San Diego

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Is SPRIG a word

Did you know you can buy these little plants at Dollar Tree? Oh, sure, they are pretty fugly, but the actual little plant at the top is cute. And kinda fuzzy. In the end I decided that no amount of tweaking could make the planter part look good, so I checked to see if I [...]

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Adventures of Ordy and Joon

Sometimes "before" is pretty and sometimes "after" is stunning. That's what I see in Joon's office/craft room/studio makeover reveal. Here it is before. Pretty and fun:

You'd think that was her "after", right? You'd be wrong (me too). Here is her amazing reveal:
I love the gray and white horizontal stripes, the chalkboard wall (great space for notes, ideas and inspiration) and her over all organization. Don't forget the beautiful coral drapes and frames.

So envious of her craft stash! See more pictures on her original post.
You can see more details (tons of accent and organizational eye candy) at her OFFICE REVEAL.
I love her beautiful bedroom - that duvet? Her Pottery Barn Duvet Wanna Be! Lucky girl - it's gorgeous!

One of the things I love about Joon is she gives her decorative accents and accessories names and personalities! It's so fun reading her posts! MEET STANLEY (Stanley's just 1 example of the accessories you'll meet! Darla and Stella are shown above too!)
Head over to meet Joon - you'll need a little time to visit her posts though (warning - it's addicting!). She's also hosting a Follower Appreciation Giveaway you don't want to miss!
Ordy & Joon
Joon - I love your creativity and style. Your projects are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!

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