Necessary Items For A Simple, Functional Home Bar, from List Addicts Whenever I picture my first real home, I imagine a fully stocked bar where friends and family can come over and make all kinds of fancy drinks.  It makes me feel very grown up, considering my “bar” at school consists only of cheap wine.  I thought this was a great list to get you started.  Bottoms up!

Necessary Items For A Simple, Functional Home Bar, from List Addicts

Whenever I picture my first real home, I imagine a fully stocked bar where friends and family can come over and make all kinds of fancy drinks.  It makes me feel very grown up, considering my “bar” at school consists only of cheap wine.  I thought this was a great list to get you started.  Bottoms up!

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American Presidents

In a discussion about Obama’s State of the Union Address last night, my roommates and I began talking about previous American Presidents.  Albeit embarrassing, I am the first to admit that my memory sucks and I have a ridiculous problem remembering the order of presidents.  How many times do you really need to talk about who was the president after Carter or who Nixon’s VP was?  Probably not many.  That said, it’s still a good thing to know.  So, here we go…

Today’s History Lesson: Chronological List of American Presidents

1 George Washington (1789-97)

2 John Adams, 1797-1801 (Federalist)

3 Thomas Jefferson, 1801-9 (Democratic-Republican)

4 James Madison, 1809-17 (Democratic-Republican)

5 James Monroe, 1817-25 (Democratic-Republican)

6 John Quincy Adams, 1825-29 (Democratic-Republican)

7 Andrew Jackson, 1829-37 (Democrat)

8 Martin Van Buren, 1837-41 (Democrat)

9 William Henry Harrison, 1841 (Whig)

10 John Tyler, 1841-45 (Whig)

11 James Knox Polk, 1845-49 (Democrat)

12 Zachary Taylor, 1849-50 (Whig)

13 Millard Fillmore, 1850-53 (Whig)

14 Franklin Pierce, 1853-57 (Democrat)

15 James Buchanan, 1857-61 (Democrat)

16 Abraham Lincoln, 1861-65 (Republican)

17 Andrew Johnson, 1865-69 (Democrat/National Union)

18 Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1869-77 (Republican)

19 Rutherford Birchard Hayes, 1877-81 (Republican)

20 James Abram Garfield, 1881 (Republican)

21 Chester Alan Arthur, 1881-85 (Republican)

22 Grover Cleveland, 1885-89 (Democrat)

23 Benjamin Harrison, 1889-93 (Republican)

24 Grover Cleveland, 1893-97 (Democrat)

25 William McKinley, 1897-1901 (Republican)

26 Theodore Roosevelt, 1901-9 (Republican)

27 William Howard Taft, 1909-13 (Republican)

28 Woodrow Wilson, 1913-21 (Democrat)

29 Warren Gamaliel Harding, 1921-23 (Republican)

30 Calvin Coolidge, 1923-29 (Republican)

31 Herbert Clark Hoover, 1929-33 (Republican)

32 Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1933-45 (Democrat)

33 Harry S Truman, 1945-53 (Democrat)

34 Dwight David Eisenhower, 1953-61 (Republican)

35 John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1961-63 (Democrat)

36 Lyndon Baines Johnson, 1963-69 (Democrat)

37 Richard Milhous Nixon, 1969-74 (Republican)

38 Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr , 1974-77 (Republican)

39 James Earl Carter, 1977-81 (Democrat)

40 Ronald Wilson Reagan, 1981-89 (Republican)

41 George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989-1993 (Republican)

42 William Jefferson Clinton, 1993-2001(Democrat)

43 George W. Bush, 2001-2009 (Republican)

44 Barack Obama, 2009- (Democrat)

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Books I want to conquer in 2010

A new year.  It wasn’t until my Dad asked me what my resolution(s) was that I realized I hadn’t made one.  Me… goal-oriented, journal-writing, I-have-a-list-for-everything, ultimate-planner had not made a New Year’s Resolution.  This had to be remedied.

There were the important commitments— graduate, move to New York, find a real-person job… but those seemed more like goals than resolutions.

And then there were the cliched plans— lose weight (am I the only one that resolves to do this every single year?), exercise more, get a 4.0… but those seemed too obvious.

So, I decided on one genuine, fresh resolution for 2010: Read more.  Stop spending so much time surfing aimlessly on the internet or staring blankly at the TV.  Read.  Read more newspapers, more magazines, and most of all more books.  I used to read all the time, but ever since college, my reading habits have been on hiatus.  No more.  So I made a list of all the books I have wanted to read in the past 4 years and I vow to read at least half of this list before December 31, 2010.

If you have any other recommendations, send em’ my way.  I am in desperate need of reading material.

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Pretty Closet

Pretty Closet

This summer, I interned at a magazine in California.  In May, I packed up my things and temporarily moved to Pasadena for three months.  Now, I know I have a lot of things.  I know I shop too much and don’t understand the meaning of “packing lightly”.  But this summer, it really hit me just how excessive I really was/am.  After lugging 3 extra large suitcases and 2 carry-on bags and shipping a few boxes out to CA, I knew it was time fore a change.  The funny thing is, I didn’t wear even a quarter of what I brought with me.  In fact, I didn’t even like a quarter of what I brought with me.  On more than one occasion I think I actually screamed, “I hate all of my clothes!”  This is probably how a lot of your closets are: overcrowded with dozens items that you don’t even wear.  I know that’s exactly what mine looked like, despite the fact that I “edited” it at least 6 times a year.  We lie to ourselves: “What are you talking about?  I wear this!”, when we all know we haven’t even considered sporting that XS tube top that we bought in the 7th grade since… well, we didn’t even wear it in 7th grade.  So, what I propose you all to do is what I did promptly upon my return to the South: The Ultimate Closet Cleanout!  Not only will performing this act allow you to see what you have in your closet, become a smarter shopper, love what you see when you go to pick out your outfit and make you a happier human being overall (I never exaggerate), but it will bring you peace of mind everytime you look into your closet.  So, let’s get started!

Step 1: CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET

Take everything you own out of your closet.  Be honest, be realistic and bring a friend with you who can hold you accountable.  If you haven’t worn it in 6 months, get rid of it.  If it doesn’t fit you anymore, get rid of it.  If you don’t like it anymore, get rid of it.  If you don’t absolutely love the style and the way it looks on you, get rid of it.

Step 2: SEPARATE

Make 4 separate piles: To throw away, To give to charity, To sell and To Keep.  If there are holes, stains or other unsightly problems with the item, toss it.  Not even Good Will wants your tattered rags.  If the item is not a nice brand name or in near perfect condition or something that you think somebody else would actually pay money for, give it to charity.  If you have a pair of nice jeans that you wore once before you outgrew or clothing that looks new and is made by a decent brand, take the item to a consignment store/sell it on ebay/have a garage sale/do anything that you can to make money on the item.  And if it fits you perfectly and you love the style and you’ve worn it in the past 6 months, keep it.  Only keep the stuff you truly love, though.  I find that this helps you on those mornings when you’re staring into a closet piled high with clothes and still feel like you have nothing to wear.

Step 3: ORGANIZE

After you have gotten rid of everything in the first 3 categories, you’ll need to go through what’s left and organize.  I personally am a fan of color-coordinating my closet by category.  All of my t-shirts and grouped together and then arranged by color (White, Black, Grey, Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink).  And so on for every category of clothing.  I find that when things are arranged by color, it helps you see what you have the most of (solid black tees anyone?) and what you could stand to buy (anything in the yellow family?).

Step 4: ASSESS

Once you’ve got your closet organized, you’ll need to assess what you’ve got.  I made this checklist, which is based off of the book, The Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece by Andrea Linett and Kim France.  Use it as your guide and tailor it to your own personal needs.  I printed out this chart, and then went through every category, writing down what I have and then comparing it to Lucky’s suggestions, then coming up with a list of what I need to add.

Step 5: MAKE A WISHLIST

Time to get really OCD.  After looking at the above chart and analyzing your list of what you need, create a wishlist.  Find specific items that satisfy one of your needs.  (i.e. You need an everyday purse.  Go window/online shopping and find one that you like, or several.)  But don’t buy anything yet.  Look for coupons and sales to get the best price.  Try www.retailmenot.com or www.ebates.com.  Next time you go shopping,ONLY BUY WHAT IS ON THE LIST.  Even if you think a shirt is cute, if it doesn’t fit anywhere on your wish list, DON’T BUY IT!  Once you have completed your wish list and filled your closet only with the things you really need, you can add in those fun, trendy pieces to your wardrobe.

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Build Your Wardrobe: Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

In your transition from beer (college) to career (real life), you might find yourself in a position similar to mine: I HATE EVERYTHING I OWN AND WILL NEVER WEAR 99% OF IT AFTER I GRADUATE!  Ok… I might be acting a tad dramatic, but like many of my post-grad friends, I am ashamed at the amount of money I’ve wasted on clothes that cannot be worn in the real world (i.e. not in the fratty bars on Broad St.).  This is a great list to help you get started incoporating items into your wardrobe that will last you past last night’s band party and tomorrow’s tailgate (although, I hope I never get too old to tailgate :)

I especially like whatiwore’s suggestion about color palettes.  So true!  P.S.  Stay tuned for my Ultimate Closet Clean-Out Post scheduled to make an appearance by the end of the week!

WhatIWore: Let’s say you’re given a winning lottery ticket and can build your wardrobe from scratch. Or maybe you’re transitioning for college to the working world and need to buy “real clothes.” So.. what to buy? Where to spend, where to save?  Here are my ideas on what every woman should have as basic building blocks in her wardrobe.

RULES:

Its best to stick to one color story or palette if you’re on a budget. A lot of women find themselves with “nothing to wear” because their clothes are only being worn one or two ways. When everything matches with everything you have a lot more outfit combinations. Once you feel like that set is complete (and when you’re buying classic clothes that last more than a season) expand into a new palette.

I’d recommend starting out with black (although navy, gray or dark brown are great building blocks as well!), including the following items:

  • Flats
  • Heels
  • Boots
  • Opaque Tights
  • Cardigan
  • Camisole
  • Blouse/Tee
  • Socks
  • Trouser or Legging or Jean
  • Day to Night Dress
  • Day to Night Coat

If you can afford to spend more, do it. Especially for sturdy boots, your winter coat and a day to night dress. You can get away with spending less on tights, sweaters and tees.

Next start injecting some secondary colors into your wardrobe. Same rule as above - pick 4 or 5 colors at most that work with each other and look for:

  • Floral or patterned skirt
  • Secondary color skirt
  • Floral or patterned dress
  • Secondary color dress
  • Cardigan in secondary color
  • Tanks in secondary color
  • Tights in secondary color
  • Fun heels (either color or print)

I usually spend less on items that are multicolored of patterned. Dresses and skirts are great pieces to thrift as well! As with the basic blacks, you can spend less on tights and tanks.

Accessories!! They will really up the ante and are a good place to get a lot for your money if you’re on a budget. Accessories are also something that don’t necessarily need to work with everything you’ve got, especially if they’re cheap. In fact, I get a lot of compliments on things I’ve bought in thrift stores and at target (even jewelry!) Consider:

  • Belts
  • Scarves
  • Hats
  • Necklaces
  • Bracelets
  • Sunglasses

Finally, buy yourself some decent underwear!! Get RID OF ANYTHING that doesn’t make you feel good about your body (and you know what pairs I’m talking about!!!). A modern woman might argue that slips are for grannies but they’ll make your clothes flow when you’re wearing tights! Its your starting point! I recommend:

  • Nude seamless bra and undies
  • Black seamless bra and undies
  • At least one matching set of bra and undies in a fun/sexy color
  • Half slip (to wear under skirts)
  • Full sleep (for sheer dresses)

Of course, the above outline is from my reference point of working in a creative field in New York City, so alter it for your workplace/lifestyle and climate!

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The Talk: What you and your significant other should be talking about

I read a story in Glamour the other day about different discussions every couple should have at some point in their relationship.  Now, if you know me, you know I tend to lean more toward cynicism in relationships than fairy-tale endings— I’m sorry, it’s just not likely a relationship will last (and you both will be happy) if you get married after 4 dates.  It’s not altogether impossible, but “It’s all about increasing your probability”, as my Dad would say.  That said, I am not anti-marriage (as some of my friends would like to believe) and I am definitely not anti-relationships.  I do wish that people would be slightly more realistic when selecting a mate and realize that marriage does not solve all of your problems or grant you freedoms you did not previously have (or so I hear, I suppose as a single twenty-something I am no expert on marriage), but I do actually want to get married someday.  I just want to stay married, so I’m taking my time.  And, as we’ve all been told countless times, communication is key.  So… to take a page from Glamour, here are 6 conversations that every couple should have:

1.  What did you really think when you first met?

2.  Do you believe in God?

3.  What little things do you love about each other?

4.  What was missing growing up?

5.  What would you change about each other?

6.  What are your greatest fears?

Plus… a few of my own:

7.  Are you a spender or a saver?  And furthermore… do you have any debt?

8.  Tell me about your parents’ marriage.

9.  Tell me about any significant relationships you’ve had (but spare me the gory details)

10.  Where do you see yourself in a year? How about 5?  How about 25?

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So , rumor has it that once you move into your own place you have to clean it.  I know, I was just as shocked as you when I first came to the realization that there was no Mommy to come and clean up behind me.  I couldn’t just leave my dishes in the sink anymore.  I actually had to start doing my own laundry and vacuuming the house and a whole bunch of other equally unpleasant activities that I wasn’t used to.  It’s no fun.  Especially if you don’t have the right “equipment”.  I learned that the hard way— you only have to clean the toilet once without a scrub brush to know that that little gadget is more than essential. So, I’ve created a nuclear arsenal list of the essential cleaning supplies you’ll need to keep your place spic and span, with minimal effort.  Apparently, a little cleaning every day saves you a lot of time spent in rubber gloves, armed with a mop later. Also, I highly recommend Method Cleaning Products, which you’ll see pictured in many of the items above.  Not only are the packages super cute and matching, but the line is also eco-friendly and affordable!  Plus, they also have kits already put together for you.

So , rumor has it that once you move into your own place you have to clean it.  I know, I was just as shocked as you when I first came to the realization that there was no Mommy to come and clean up behind me.  I couldn’t just leave my dishes in the sink anymore.  I actually had to start doing my own laundry and vacuuming the house and a whole bunch of other equally unpleasant activities that I wasn’t used to.  It’s no fun.  Especially if you don’t have the right “equipment”.  I learned that the hard way— you only have to clean the toilet once without a scrub brush to know that that little gadget is more than essential.

So, I’ve created a nuclear arsenal list of the essential cleaning supplies you’ll need to keep your place spic and span, with minimal effort.  Apparently, a little cleaning every day saves you a lot of time spent in rubber gloves, armed with a mop later.

Also, I highly recommend Method Cleaning Products, which you’ll see pictured in many of the items above.  Not only are the packages super cute and matching, but the line is also eco-friendly and affordable!  Plus, they also have kits already put together for you.

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This post is the fourth part of our “Let’s Play House” series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Today, we’re talking about how to keep a well-stocked pantry. In the four years that I have been living on my own, read without my mom to do my grocery shopping, I have found that the more stuff I have in my pantry, within reason of course, the less money I spend on a weekly basis and thus overall.  Sometimes, especially if you live alone, having a membership at a warehouse store like Cost Co. may not be worth it.  That said, items that you know you use in most of your meals should be bought in bulk in order to save money, so long as they don’t have short shelf lives.  And if you’re like me, you’ll always have plenty of garlic and onions on hand… not to mention diced tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup. As always, know which ingredients you use the most and stock your pantry accordingly.  And try to steer clear of recipes that involve lots of random ingredients, like fish oil or thai chili paste, that you’ll only use once.  I once made the mistake of making a very complex Curry dish that cost me $30 for all of the ingredients.  The dish turned out terrible and I’ve never used any of those ingredients again.  Your spice rack should only include spices that you’ll use on a regular basis. Another hint:  To save money on spices, check out local farmer’s markets.  In Atlanta, the Decatur’s Farmer’s Market has amazingly cheap fresh spices and herbs and you don’t have to buy a whole jar of them.

This post is the fourth part of our “Let’s Play House” series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Today, we’re talking about how to keep a well-stocked pantry.

In the four years that I have been living on my own, read without my mom to do my grocery shopping, I have found that the more stuff I have in my pantry, within reason of course, the less money I spend on a weekly basis and thus overall.  Sometimes, especially if you live alone, having a membership at a warehouse store like Cost Co. may not be worth it.  That said, items that you know you use in most of your meals should be bought in bulk in order to save money, so long as they don’t have short shelf lives.  And if you’re like me, you’ll always have plenty of garlic and onions on hand… not to mention diced tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup.

As always, know which ingredients you use the most and stock your pantry accordingly.  And try to steer clear of recipes that involve lots of random ingredients, like fish oil or thai chili paste, that you’ll only use once.  I once made the mistake of making a very complex Curry dish that cost me $30 for all of the ingredients.  The dish turned out terrible and I’ve never used any of those ingredients again.  Your spice rack should only include spices that you’ll use on a regular basis.

Another hint:  To save money on spices, check out local farmer’s markets.  In Atlanta, the Decatur’s Farmer’s Market has amazingly cheap fresh spices and herbs and you don’t have to buy a whole jar of them.

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This post is the second part of our “Let’s Play House” series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Today, we’re looking at Tools & Utensils.  If you’ve ever been to a Sur la Table or a Williams Sonoma, you  know that there are about a million little gadgets that you “need” for kitchen.  Here at Get Smart, we’ve gone through and narrowed all those “needs” down to the essentials, so you don’t have to waste your money on cherry pitters and corn zippers (yes, those actually exist).  As always, know your personal style and tailor this list to fit your needs.  Chop away!

This post is the second part of our “Let’s Play House” series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Today, we’re looking at Tools & Utensils.  If you’ve ever been to a Sur la Table or a Williams Sonoma, you  know that there are about a million little gadgets that you “need” for kitchen.  Here at Get Smart, we’ve gone through and narrowed all those “needs” down to the essentials, so you don’t have to waste your money on cherry pitters and corn zippers (yes, those actually exist).  As always, know your personal style and tailor this list to fit your needs.  Chop away!

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This post is the third part of our “Let’s Play House” series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Today, we’re looking at Appliances & Tableware.  If you live alone or never cook, some of these things might seem a little excessive.  That said, you never know when you’ll have guests over.  Plus, the savings you will have if you start cooking at home rather than eating out will be astronomical! In the appliance list, I’ve basically just listed those items that you’re sure to use if you cook at home.  There are obviously a million more machines you can buy, but I think this list narrows it down to those that you really need.  If you find that you need an appliance that is not on the list, by all means, go for it!  Again, this list is meant to be used just as a guide.  My hope is that you can print it out and take it with you when you go to buy all the many many things you’ll need for your kitchen. As for the tableware… I think that 8 is a sufficient number that ensures that you’re not constantly having to run a half-full dishwasher just so that you can eat on clean plates and that you’re fully prepared to have friends and family over for dinner (which you should do, and do often.  Dinner parties can be so much fun!)  Have fun with it and don’t feel like you have to buy some fancy dishes from Bergdorf’s.  Save that for when you get married and let somebody else buy it :)

This post is the third part of our “Let’s Play House” series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Today, we’re looking at Appliances & Tableware.  If you live alone or never cook, some of these things might seem a little excessive.  That said, you never know when you’ll have guests over.  Plus, the savings you will have if you start cooking at home rather than eating out will be astronomical!

In the appliance list, I’ve basically just listed those items that you’re sure to use if you cook at home.  There are obviously a million more machines you can buy, but I think this list narrows it down to those that you really need.  If you find that you need an appliance that is not on the list, by all means, go for it!  Again, this list is meant to be used just as a guide.  My hope is that you can print it out and take it with you when you go to buy all the many many things you’ll need for your kitchen.

As for the tableware… I think that 8 is a sufficient number that ensures that you’re not constantly having to run a half-full dishwasher just so that you can eat on clean plates and that you’re fully prepared to have friends and family over for dinner (which you should do, and do often.  Dinner parties can be so much fun!)  Have fun with it and don’t feel like you have to buy some fancy dishes from Bergdorf’s.  Save that for when you get married and let somebody else buy it :)

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This is going to be a great series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Use it as a guide, not the end all be all for your “to buy list” and feel free to tailor it to your own needs.  And boys, don’t be deterred.  When you get your own place, you’re going to have to buy cookware, too.  So listen up!  The first part of this series is Cooking & Baking.  Believe you me… I never knew how much stuff I would need to equip a kitchen. While this list is clearly more than the bare minimum, it is obviously not exhaustive.  This list is meant to be a guide so that you can see what the most well-equipped kitchens are made of and then equip your kitchen accordingly.   Some key points to remember when shopping for kitchen supplies: The most important thing to remember when equipping your kitchen is to know your personal cooking style.  If you never bake, maybe you don’t need to go out and buy muffin and cake pans right now. I would recommend starting out with the essentials, the goods you know you’ll use, and then working your way up.  One way to go might be to start buying a new piece on an as needed basis.  Another way might be to save a little bit each month and then at the end, choose a new piece.  The beauty is, it’s your life.  It’s your kitchen.  You can FINALLY do whatever you want. If you’re anything like me, after doing your research, you’ll quickly realize this stuff ain’t cheap.  So take your time, shop around, and go with your own personal style.   I personally am a Food Network Addict, so one thing I try to do when wasting my time lounging in front of the tube is to check out what my favorite chefs are using.  Which ones like stainless steel?  Who prefers non-stick?  Do they use wooden spoons or plastic?  You get the idea. Still not convinced?  For those of you that are wondering how you’re ever going to pay for all of this stuff, just think of all the money you’ll save when you stop eating out at $20 a pop.  That’s almost a casserole dish!  MMMM! Some great resources: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/space-saving-kitchen-ideas-pots-knives/ http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/essential-kitchen-tools/ http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/checklist-for-what-every-house-needs

This is going to be a great series, all about how to equip your first place with the essentials… and then some.  Use it as a guide, not the end all be all for your “to buy list” and feel free to tailor it to your own needs.  And boys, don’t be deterred.  When you get your own place, you’re going to have to buy cookware, too.  So listen up!  The first part of this series is Cooking & Baking.  Believe you me… I never knew how much stuff I would need to equip a kitchen.

While this list is clearly more than the bare minimum, it is obviously not exhaustive.  This list is meant to be a guide so that you can see what the most well-equipped kitchens are made of and then equip your kitchen accordingly.   Some key points to remember when shopping for kitchen supplies:

  1. The most important thing to remember when equipping your kitchen is to know your personal cooking style.  If you never bake, maybe you don’t need to go out and buy muffin and cake pans right now.
  2. I would recommend starting out with the essentials, the goods you know you’ll use, and then working your way up.  One way to go might be to start buying a new piece on an as needed basis.  Another way might be to save a little bit each month and then at the end, choose a new piece.  The beauty is, it’s your life.  It’s your kitchen.  You can FINALLY do whatever you want.
  3. If you’re anything like me, after doing your research, you’ll quickly realize this stuff ain’t cheap.  So take your time, shop around, and go with your own personal style.   I personally am a Food Network Addict, so one thing I try to do when wasting my time lounging in front of the tube is to check out what my favorite chefs are using.  Which ones like stainless steel?  Who prefers non-stick?  Do they use wooden spoons or plastic?  You get the idea.

Still not convinced?  For those of you that are wondering how you’re ever going to pay for all of this stuff, just think of all the money you’ll save when you stop eating out at $20 a pop.  That’s almost a casserole dish!  MMMM!

Some great resources:

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