Came across the coolest site today. Well, actually, I Stumbleupon'd Tastespotting, and followed a link from there to Bakerella's Shamrock Oreo Truffles. They look fantastic, and I think I'm going to try them soon. Her blog is really cool - all kinds of cool baking stuff, but some of it east enough for beginners like me. I've never tried fondant before, but I plan to soon. Maybe this weekend, depending on my current ridiculous homework load. Add lacrosse 2-3 hours a day, 6 days... Read Full Story

I'd like to tackle a somewhat-debated topic today.Teens who get their own computers.By teens, I mean around 14-17 year olds. 'course, once you're in college, it becomes a whole 'nother story.My intent here is not to make a decision, but to outline the pros and cons. This is intended more towards parents thinking about letting their teen have a computer, but it may be helpful for teens trying to come up with a good argument, or something. I dunno.The most worrisome parts to man... Read Full Story

Hey.Haven't heard from me in a while, have you. You know, with all 2 hits I get per post, I'm sure that somoene is monitoring me...right?Aynways, I've decided to shift the focus of this blog. I now intend to have it consist of cool finds in products, websites, information, articles, whatever, as well as some stuff about my personal life. And all intended for same-age peers. I hope that you will see some changes (and posts?) soon.Rachel Read Full Story

Let me just make something clear.You, the last generation, caused global warming.Hurting us, the newer generation.you're killing us and our kids, and continue to, and don't care.How much more self centered could you be? Read Full Story

I finally recieved Hulu access today!I'm at a public library right now, but I'll edit this when I get home with info, screenshots, maybe even an embedded clip!If you're wondering when you will get access, I signed up the day that the private beta began and got my invite today.Quick Edit: still at library, so I can't watch anything becuase of a *hem* lack of sound. Why didn't I bring earbuds today? *headdesk*Anyways, here's an episode of the Simpsons to keep you busy.An... Read Full Story

I don't use iTunes. I just don't. If I buy music, I should be able to do what I want with it, burn it to a CD, put it on any mp3 player, etc. Luckily, I have decent legal alternatives now. I can use Amazon mp3 or a subscription service. Or I can just get CDs from Amazon, my local library, or Barnes & Noble, and rip those.Unfortunately, there are no easy ways to get video for one's computer or non-iPod mp3 player with video playback capability, especially if PlaysForSure is not... Read Full Story

Today, I got a tour of the home of the future at Microsoft, through the IGNITE program.I really enjoyed the tour, and was enthralled by all of the technology. I did sign a non-disclosure agreement, so I don't know what I can and can't say. But you can find some information here, here, here, and here. The ideas definitely have a 'wow' factor, and I was imprsessed by my tur gide's answer to my question of how much of the technology in the home was actually technology be impl... Read Full Story

So I mentioned new sites in the works. Well, today I went through and did a sketch of how I would like two new freebie sites to look. I plan to get one done, looking like the one for the free nintendo DS, for an iPod nano, Wii, zune, Desktop Computer, and Laptop Computer.Here's what I'm planning to changedomains. I'm getting domains, at which point the contact email addresses on the bottom will work. I've got some picked out but haven't actually bought them yet, hence the ... Read Full Story

This blog is new, uncentered, unfocused. Kind of like me. I will focus it on something in time, I know that. But that something will not be freebies. That's not the purpose of this, even though that's what I've been thinking about a lot recently. I'm working on a small freebie help website, where of course I will post freebie news and such. I'm excited about that, but it'll be a lot of work and take a lot of time, something I don't have right now. Until then, tell ... Read Full Story

So, in the unlikely case that you are reading this and are a teen who lives in Washington State, I found a halfway decent freebie today for very little work. No Stank You offers free t-shirts - you can submit your own designs, rate designs, etc. When you get 3 different points (each point has to be from a different activity) you can order your free no stank you t-shirt. It's got huge smoking prevention labels, but hey! It's free. Good for wearing to soccer practice or on weekends. Her... Read Full Story