November 2011
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How to avoid being the creepy, old, indie rock guy
Ryan Cary here, Facets writer and lover of live music of any stripe. Blues, jazz, folk, marimba-Sousaphone duets…you name it, I will plunk down a little lettuce for any musicians willing to put it down live. But having come of age in the early ‘90s, my guilty pleasure remains indie rock. From the punk abandon of No Age to the electronica-damaged rock of Braids, I still love exploring fringe...
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Tips for a post-Thanksgiving detox
Is your mind foggy and your overall energy and mood sluggish? Your Thanksgiving binge may be left to blame. However, with a few simple steps you can detox and cleanse your post-Thanksgiving system, and revive it back to its healthy state.
Consume fresh vegetable juice, raw vegetables and fruits.
Drink at least two quarts (64 oz.) of water a day.
Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined...
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This weekend's must-see: Hugo
Hey guys, Tom Salek, Facets in-house film buff, here writing about…well, movies of course! And not just any movie, Martin Scorsese’s new 3D picture,Hugo. For those who haven’t heard of the film (or the book it’s based off of), it’s about a boy named Hugo Cabret, who lives in a train station in 1930s Paris. After his father dies, the orphaned Hugo goes on a quest to search for the missing parts to...
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Warm up with blueberry cobbler oatmeal
On chilly mornings like today, try out one of our favorite recipes to warm your insides. Blueberry cobbler oatmeal made with Quaker instant oatmeal original, Cascadian Farm organic blueberries (frozen) and a Splenda packet.
Here’s how to make your own:
Prepare your oatmeal according to the directions.
Add frozen blueberries and stir until no longer frozen.
Add a packet, or more, of your...
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Confessions of a Design Addict
Hey everyone! Melissa Griffin here, lead graphic designer for Facets. I’m going to make a confession here and now: I’m a design addict. I’m a total sucker for all things design related. I just can’t help it! I’m the person marketing agencies snag with pretty displays and cool packaging.
My first weakness is a great presentation. I’m drawn to clean, well organized or funky...
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On moving (again)
Hi! Rachel Kosmal here, I’m the go-to girl for all things creative in Facets. Last week Brittany introduced our staff posts, and I’m bringing you the next one! So let me start with an honest statement—I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to my home. Last year I got married, started a career and got a dog all within a two-week time frame. It left me with no leftover brainpower to...
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Today we are thankful for:
French Vanilla K-Cups
Time off for Thanksgiving to spend with family
The ambition to make an apple pie completely from scratch—yes, even the crust—for this year’s meal
The early holiday nostalgia that comes with putting together our Dec/Jan issue
An ever-growing team of wonderfully talented and kind people
An ever-growing network of supporters—like you!
Tell us, what...
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We have a winner!
We had several great submissions for last week’s DIY costume contest, and today we’re announcing the winner: Courtney A. with the idea for the Taco Bell hot sauce costume! Courtney, look out for an email about your prize.
And for a glimpse at Amelia’s finished DIY pumpkin costume, head to our Facebook page for a head-to-toe festive photo of her adorable costume.
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