One of our friends started to really beat us up during our monthly darts night at the corner bar. A visit to his house revealed a brand new dart board in the basement, complete with tape to mark where to stand when throwing. Tres sneaky. Naturally, we had to get our own Razorback Bristle Dart Board, and begin practicing those pesky bull's eye shots. This is not one of those electronic versions we loathe... more

We're envious of people who can make their own sweaters, but we would never dare to dream that big. Hats, scarves, and other small items, maybe. Still, no matter what you want to make, you have to learn the basics first. Let's Knit!: The Beginner's Guide to Knitting can help you get started. It covers what supplies you need, how to pick yarn and patterns, and basic knitting techniques. Dedicate one evening every week... more

In countless commutes on the train to and from the office, we've read countless books, magazines, stuff from work, and, when we forget reading material, all the ads and train information. The one and only item that got any comment was Yann Martel's Life of Pi: A Novel, and from more than one person. The general theme was, "Oh, I just read that, isn't it good?" And yes, it is. We won't give the... more

This takes very little investment on your part in time, but the payoff is sweet. The Garden At Home Soup Garden has everything you need to create your own tiny herb garden. You'll have fresh basil, thyme, and dill within easy reach to add to your latest pot of soup or any of your kitchen creations. Not only is it nice to have fresh herbs on demand, you avoid the high cost of dried... more

Counteract the effects of sitting in an office chair all day and dance. The eponymous B-52's album is nearly impossible to resist. Once you get to Dance This Mess Around, you will be off that couch. While we generally dislike any type of sentiment that comes on pillows or inspirational posters, dance like there's no one looking is good advice. Our caveat is that, for many, many people we know, there really should be... more