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Slide to Unlock Magnet: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Ever wanted to make your fridge or car look like a giant iPhone?

Ever wanted to make your fridge or car look like a giant iPhone? Now's your chance! The Slide to Unlock Giant Magnet is only $8 and pretty cute if you ask me.

The vinyl magnet measures 17 inches long and 3.5 inches high and is perfect for any magnetic space. Perhaps accent with these app fridge magnets? What do you think?

Shopping

Two Ways to Profess Your Camera Love, Thanks to Modcloth

Modcloth, purveyors of a wealth of vintage-inspired wares (second only to my love of Urban Outfitters), has two new options for professing your camera love: the Stick With It Magnet Set ($10) and the Sweet Snapshots Air Freshener ($6).

Modcloth, purveyors of a wealth of vintage-inspired wares (second only to my love of Urban Outfitters), has two new options for professing your camera love: the Stick With It Magnet Set ($10) and the Sweet Snapshots Air Freshener ($6).

Both feature sweet yellow, vintage, plastic cameras, awesome for their kitsch factor and adorably affordable (the air freshener comes in pink, too!). And both are fun ways to declare your vintage geek.

Poll

BSG Magnet Set: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Battlestar Galactica may be off the air, but its legacy — and fandom — live on.

Battlestar Galactica may be off the air, but its legacy — and fandom — live on. Fans are making tribute videos, kokeshi dolls, and now, magnets! I spied this set of Battlestar Galactica magnets ($17) on Etsy recently, and I immediately thought that I must have them — until I realized they may be too Geeky, even for me.

The magnet set is pretty inexpensive and might make the perfect gift for the super BSG fan in your life. Imagine all the conversations that will start around the fridge! What do you think?

Love It or Leave It

Emoticon Magnets: Love It or Leave It?

I know I've mentioned my avoid-unless-necessary feelings on emoticons several times, not to mention calling a guy out over his emoticon use (to which most of you responded my friend should chill out).

I know I've mentioned my avoid-unless-necessary feelings on emoticons several times, not to mention calling a guy out over his emoticon use (to which most of you responded my friend should chill out).

You loved this emoticon shower curtain; do you feel the same way about these emoticon magnets ($15)? They're 2.5 inches in diameter, so they'll definitely make a statement on the fridge. What do you think?

healthy living

What's the Deal With: Health and Magnets

Many of you said that when it comes to exercising, you don't like to wear jewelry.

Many of you said that when it comes to exercising, you don't like to wear jewelry. Dangly earrings can be annoying, yes, but the bracelet below looks sporty and comfortable.
Not your style? Don't worry, it's not for looks. Many athletes are wearing this type of magnetic bracelet or necklace strictly for the health benefits. Wearing magnets are said to relieve pain, remove tension from muscles, improve circulation, and combat fatigue. How? Electricity is constantly flowing throughout the body, and our cells emit positive and negative charges. If something disturbs the charges, an imbalance is created. Magnets are believed to regulate and balance the flow of energy throughout your body, which helps you relax when you're stressed and speed up recovery when you're hurt.

To find out if they really work continue reading

Movies

Etsy Finds: A Twilight-Inspired Home

Love it or hate it, the Twilight phenomenon is proving that it has staying power.
Etsy Finds: A Twilight-Inspired Home

Love it or hate it, the Twilight phenomenon is proving that it has staying power. With New Moon hitting theaters in November, Twihards' excitement is reaching a fever pitch. This has resulted in a cottage industry of Twilight-related products, including a lot of home décor finds. I've rounded up the best of the bunch (and I assure you, these are some of the most tasteful finds out there). See if you have any room in your home for some Edward coatracks or Bella art.

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DIY

DIY: Glass Découpage Magnets

Découpage is the art of cutting and pasting.
DIY: Glass Découpage Magnets

Découpage is the art of cutting and pasting. Some projects are more complicated, like my découpage glass bowls. But, others, like these glass magnets, are straightforward and quick. I've been making these magnets for years. I love this project because it's so affordable, and it allows you to personalize your refrigerator, or wherever you plan to use them. To learn the steps, check out this slideshow.

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What's Going on Here? A Lesson in Magnetics

So the other day PetSugar was explaining to me how she lost the top to her earbud and was peeved because she couldn't listen to her tunes at work, when suddenly something happened — her earbuds picked up a paper clip from her desk!

So the other day PetSugar was explaining to me how she lost the top to her earbud and was peeved because she couldn't listen to her tunes at work, when suddenly something happened — her earbuds picked up a paper clip from her desk! Was it due to Mercury being in retrograde? Was it because our office is haunted and the ghost was messing with us and our electronics? Or was there some other reasonable explanation?

I dove into the subject, and it didn't take me long to find the answer. To see what it is, just read more

magnets

Stick Baby on the Fridge

The recent baby boom among my friends has made our refrigerator a mecca for baby announcements.

The recent baby boom among my friends has made our refrigerator a mecca for baby announcements. It seems that every day we get another sweet new baby face in the mail and I have to find another magnet to pin it up.

My friend came over and noticed the mess of a collage on the ice box and told me she was thinking of using these functional birth announcements from Magnet Street Baby for her lil boy's debut.
Naturally, I wanted to know more. If you do too, read more

Off to Market

Yum Market Finds: Colorful Kitchen

Adding bright flashes of color to your kitchen is a wonderful way to make it homier, more inviting, and comforting.

Adding bright flashes of color to your kitchen is a wonderful way to make it homier, more inviting, and comforting. I especially like to incorporate vibrant accents in winter when things can seem dark and depressing. All of the colorful kitchen gear you have bookmarked in the Yum Market on TeamSugar is inspiring! Plates, toasters, pots, and pans — you have found some fabulous bold colors to spice up a kitchen. I love these patterned click magnets that talloolah discovered. They are an eye-popping accessory that will add pizazz to my fridge. There is nothing more cheerful than walking into a warm and colorful kitchen filled with delicious aromas, so browse below for more ideas.

For more on how to bookmark refer to geeksugar's guide.