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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Organize Your Workspace
Posted by the camelot on 11:33 AM
Are you looking for new creative ways to organize your work space? Check out this article from Buzzfeed. You can use everyday items to transform your workspace into a creative and productive sanctuary.
1. Store small items in a spice rack.
redbookmag.com
Just be sure to wash them thoroughly or your rubber bands will forever smell of cumin.
2. Never spill again with this portable drink holder.
thinkgeek.com
It clips onto the edge of your desk and will prevent the dreaded soy-latte-meets-MacBook-Pro disaster from occurring.
3. Keep papers and pens neat with an organizer made from an old frame.
wishfultinker.blogspot.com
Directions here.
4. Turn a frame into a dry-erase to-do list.
aintthattheberriesgals.blogspot.com
Here’s how.
5. Make these colorful organizers out of tin cans.
worldofpineapple.com
Directions here.
6. Stack them to save space.
bhg.com
7. Cover them in chalkboard paint for easy labeling.
michaelannmade.com
8. Happen to have a spare Slinky? Use it to hold your writing utensils.
realsimple.com
I mean who doesn’t have an extra Slinky or ten lying around?
9. Keep your cables neat with this desk-mounted organizer.
thinkgeek.com
It’s only $9.99 and you’ll never suffer the indignity of scrabbling around on the floor looking for the outlet again.
10. Attach a small hook underneath your desk to keep cords out of the way.
inspiredhomeoffice.com
Here’s how.
11. Label cords with bread tags.
apartmenttherapy.com
First you’ll have to eat a lot of bread, but we all make sacrifices.
12. Binder clips make great cord catchers.
bedifferentactnormal.com
13. Trick out a file cabinet with squares of wallpaper.
designsponge.com
Fabric and contact paper work too.
14. Create a corner shelf with room for paper storage out of a magazine rack.
designsponge.com
Find out how here.
15. Use the sleeve from your morning coffee to ensure your earbuds don’t get tangled.
media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com
You’ll have the best mornings ever now.
16. Keep loose papers out of the way by attaching clipboards to the wall.
marthastewart.com
Directions here.
17. Use one to display your to-do list.
media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com
This person clearly has no obligations at all.
18. Make over your desk chair.
howjoyful.com
If someone tries to steal your chair, you’ll know. Here’s how.
19. Make a compact charging station out of a lotion bottle.
makeit-loveit.com
Nobody will ever know what it used to be.
20. Store supplies in an under-the-shelf wine rack.
bhg.com
Store wine there too. Directions here.
21. Line the back of a bookshelf with contact paper to give it some life.
pinterest.com
Find out how here.
22. Build your own bookshelf using crates.
calmcradle.com
You can make it larger or smaller depending on your space restrictions. Find out how here.
23. This beautiful bookshelf is made from Ikea crates secured with binder clips.
livethemma.ikea.se
You might want to nail or screw it into the wall if you’re worried about stability. (We <3 Ikea to the moon and back but it’s not exactly known for its incredible show of strength.) Directions here (in Swedish).
24. Pegboards are great space-savers.
lauratrevey.onsugar.com
Keep important reminders and photos you love at eye-level.
25. Attach baskets to pegboard for accessible paper storage.
becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com
They’re easy to rearrange. Here’s how.
26. This keyboard memo pad makes taking notes and writing down important reminders (with a pen! In your hand!) easy and unobtrusive.
fallindesign.com
Buy it here.
27. Keep small items in ice cube trays.
homemadesimple.com
You can swap out paper clips and brads for thread and beads, depending on your industry. Ice trays work well as dividers in drawers too.
28. Use a dishrack as a ready-made filing system.
josieofficedesign.com
29. Decorate boring binders with iron-on transfers.
marthastewart.com
They’ll make even your tax returns look pleasant and peaceful. Directions here.
30. Rolling file cabinets make it easy to rearrange your space quickly.
cb2.com
Move them an inch or two every day and drive your annoying office-mate INSANE. Or just tuck them out of the way when you need to make room. Buy them here.
1. Store small items in a spice rack.
redbookmag.com
Just be sure to wash them thoroughly or your rubber bands will forever smell of cumin.
2. Never spill again with this portable drink holder.
thinkgeek.com
It clips onto the edge of your desk and will prevent the dreaded soy-latte-meets-MacBook-Pro disaster from occurring.
3. Keep papers and pens neat with an organizer made from an old frame.
wishfultinker.blogspot.com
Directions here.
4. Turn a frame into a dry-erase to-do list.
aintthattheberriesgals.blogspot.com
Here’s how.
5. Make these colorful organizers out of tin cans.
worldofpineapple.com
Directions here.
6. Stack them to save space.
bhg.com
7. Cover them in chalkboard paint for easy labeling.
michaelannmade.com
8. Happen to have a spare Slinky? Use it to hold your writing utensils.
realsimple.com
I mean who doesn’t have an extra Slinky or ten lying around?
9. Keep your cables neat with this desk-mounted organizer.
thinkgeek.com
It’s only $9.99 and you’ll never suffer the indignity of scrabbling around on the floor looking for the outlet again.
10. Attach a small hook underneath your desk to keep cords out of the way.
inspiredhomeoffice.com
Here’s how.
11. Label cords with bread tags.
apartmenttherapy.com
First you’ll have to eat a lot of bread, but we all make sacrifices.
12. Binder clips make great cord catchers.
bedifferentactnormal.com
13. Trick out a file cabinet with squares of wallpaper.
designsponge.com
Fabric and contact paper work too.
14. Create a corner shelf with room for paper storage out of a magazine rack.
designsponge.com
Find out how here.
15. Use the sleeve from your morning coffee to ensure your earbuds don’t get tangled.
media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com
You’ll have the best mornings ever now.
16. Keep loose papers out of the way by attaching clipboards to the wall.
marthastewart.com
Directions here.
17. Use one to display your to-do list.
media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com
This person clearly has no obligations at all.
18. Make over your desk chair.
howjoyful.com
If someone tries to steal your chair, you’ll know. Here’s how.
19. Make a compact charging station out of a lotion bottle.
makeit-loveit.com
Nobody will ever know what it used to be.
20. Store supplies in an under-the-shelf wine rack.
bhg.com
Store wine there too. Directions here.
21. Line the back of a bookshelf with contact paper to give it some life.
pinterest.com
Find out how here.
22. Build your own bookshelf using crates.
calmcradle.com
You can make it larger or smaller depending on your space restrictions. Find out how here.
23. This beautiful bookshelf is made from Ikea crates secured with binder clips.
livethemma.ikea.se
You might want to nail or screw it into the wall if you’re worried about stability. (We <3 Ikea to the moon and back but it’s not exactly known for its incredible show of strength.) Directions here (in Swedish).
24. Pegboards are great space-savers.
lauratrevey.onsugar.com
Keep important reminders and photos you love at eye-level.
25. Attach baskets to pegboard for accessible paper storage.
becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com
They’re easy to rearrange. Here’s how.
26. This keyboard memo pad makes taking notes and writing down important reminders (with a pen! In your hand!) easy and unobtrusive.
fallindesign.com
Buy it here.
27. Keep small items in ice cube trays.
homemadesimple.com
You can swap out paper clips and brads for thread and beads, depending on your industry. Ice trays work well as dividers in drawers too.
28. Use a dishrack as a ready-made filing system.
josieofficedesign.com
29. Decorate boring binders with iron-on transfers.
marthastewart.com
They’ll make even your tax returns look pleasant and peaceful. Directions here.
30. Rolling file cabinets make it easy to rearrange your space quickly.
cb2.com
Move them an inch or two every day and drive your annoying office-mate INSANE. Or just tuck them out of the way when you need to make room. Buy them here.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Events in the City
Posted by the camelot on 10:12 AM
Are you looking for something to do after all the Halloween parties?
Check out this great list of events happening throughout the city this
week. These events are free or discounted, and they are great for all
ages. You can learn more below or at Living Pittsburgh.
The following list is a compilation of many free and affordable weekly, monthly, annual, and one-time events in and around Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for great deals on food & drink, daily activities, products and services.
Friday, November 1
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 2
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Family Fiesta: A Remembrance of the Dead and a Celebration for the Living - FREE (donations being accepted)
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 3
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Monday, November 4
AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials
Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE
Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people
Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays
Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less
Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Tuesday, November 5
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50
2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE
Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one
Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE
JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE
Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays
Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult
Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Wednesday, November 6
Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based
Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10
Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can
$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials
Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE
Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount
Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music
Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays
Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Thursday, November 7
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
Play Date on Ice - $4.25
Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5
Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12
Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00
offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE
1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover
Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special
Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less
Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Friday, November 8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 9
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 10
Free Admission to the Zoo and PPG Aquarium - FREE
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
The following list is a compilation of many free and affordable weekly, monthly, annual, and one-time events in and around Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for great deals on food & drink, daily activities, products and services.
If you know of any great events that are perfect for our calendar, please let us know!
Friday, November 1
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1 Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 2
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Family Fiesta: A Remembrance of the Dead and a Celebration for the Living - FREE (donations being accepted)
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 3
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Monday, November 4
AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials
Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE
Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people
Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays
Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less
Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Tuesday, November 5
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50
2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE
Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one
Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE
JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE
Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays
Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult
Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Wednesday, November 6
Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based
Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10
Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can
$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials
Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE
Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount
Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music
Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays
Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Thursday, November 7
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
Play Date on Ice - $4.25
Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5
Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12
Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00
offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE
1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover
Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special
Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less
Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Friday, November 8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 9
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 10
Free Admission to the Zoo and PPG Aquarium - FREE
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
