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RSSRoll it up! Sushi at Home
If there’s one food I crave 24/7, its definitelya delicious sushi roll. Soft, sticky rice and the salty seaweed wrapped around a variety of fabulous flavorful fish and vegetables is always an option for lunch in my book. It’s light and filling, pretty much perfect. In fact, the only things keeping me from satisfying my craving are price tags at most Japanese joints and the fact that I can’t make restaurant quality sushi myself. Well, at least thats what I thought
Until I found Kerry Nakayama‘s Spark board”This is how I roll.” Kerry’s homemade sushi …
Celebrate the 4th of July with a Bang
Once the sun sets on the Fourth of July, our cul-de-sac transforms into what I can only assume is a pyrotechnician’s nightmare. The neighborhood dads set up the fireworks display table — a piece of scrap plywood propped up with two trashcans — in the middle of the street, while the kids vie for the best curbside seat. Amid the smoky, fireworks-induced haze, I can’t help but admit that this isn’t the safest way to celebrate the Fourth — did I mention that pinwheel fireworks are nailed to the “table” in such a way that they spin vertically when lit? …
21 Activities for Kids on Break
My childhood summer vacations had all the halcyon details of the movies, but my mom also made sure that my sisters and I kept our minds sharp. We had to participate in summer reading contests in the library, take art classes, and play educational computer games that reinforced our math and typing skills. I hated her for it at the time, of course, but in retrospect I see my mom’s pursuit of the best for us as the ultimate sign that she cared. And some of those books and classes stuck with me far longer than another aimless day at …
Summer Sprucing: Simple Ways to Reinvent Your Home
You may be asking yourself, what is the most exciting thing about summer? Is it the unbelievably nice weather, the amount of time spent over a campfire, or the juicy grilled goods you get to consume every weekend? All of that sounds pretty exciting and definitely the top highlights of summer, but I look at summer as a time to get to work and cross off projects from my always expanding to-do list.
Glad to see I am not the only one! Ive been inspired by all the projects I see taking place on Spark.
I came across this wonderful …
Vow to Make the Most of Wedding Season
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Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone Photos
Tie the Knot: Creative Gift-Wrapping Ideas
Do the ‘do: Wedding Hairstyle Inspiration …
Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone Photos
Tie the Knot: Creative Gift-Wrapping Ideas
Do the ‘do: Wedding Hairstyle Inspiration …
Splash of Color to Summer
Summer is filled with lovely, bright colors that always seem to put a warm smile on my face. Whether its the pop of pink in a lacedress or the rich green grass beneath my picnic blanket, summer always inspires me to amp up my life with fresh new additions.
While perusingmy Ideafeed, I noticed just how many fun ways I can add some summer zing to my every day. Spark user Pooja Sharz has some great DIY nail ideas. This funky cheetah nail art is a sassy twist on an ordinary manicure, and who doesnt need a little …
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
One year, my siblings and I pooled our allowance savings and paid the electric bill as our Father’s Day gift to our dad. It wasn’t the flashiest or most exciting present, but we liked the idea that we were checking something off his endless to-do list and giving him a brief opportunity to relax with us. Over the years, we’ve given him concert tickets, cameras and iPods, but that one gesture stands out as one of the most meaningful. Even something as small as an app that’s related to your dad’s interests or hobbies can make for a thoughtful Father’s …
More Spark Followers Coming Your Way
Thanks to all your feedback about eHow Spark, we were able to make changes to improve your experience!These changes shine the spotlight on you, and your contributions:
Putting You Front and Center: We want you, the author, to be the headline of your story, so we’ve made it easier for others to follow you and your boards by putting your name at the top of each clip. With the new Follow button to the top right of each clip, gaining followers and finding others to follow is now a breeze!
Clips Take the Lead: We want your clips …
Summer of DIY: 6 Ways To Get Started
One summer, I decided to build a sled. Growing up in Southern California, I didn’t get to see much snow. My complete ignorance of winter sports and July’s unaccommodating weather only sharpened my interest. I fashioned my sleigh out of an old piece of metal, duct tape and string, then took it up to the top of the hill, kicked off and prepared for a breathless ride. I moved about one inch, and then fell over. For grown-ups, being productive usually means ticking items off a to-do list. But there’s something to be said for using summer’s extra hours to …
3 Easy Homemade Ways to Bite Into Summer
Were you all so busy having a wonderful time this weekend to post any great photos to your Memorial Day Spark board? We didn’t get enough submissions for the contest, but we have seen a ton of inspiring boards to help us kick off our summer, so instead of picking one winner, we decided to pick 3! These lucky Sparkies won a pair of super stylish eHow sunglasses!
We found these scrumptious clips by following theFood tag,which is full of enticing ideas to get your summer on, from pinot noir ice pops to watermelon appetizers …
4 Examples of How Major Companies Have Lost Massive Amounts of Data
Perhaps the biggest potential nightmare for anyone who works with computers is the deletion of an important project, with no hope for restoration. It even happens on some of the biggest projects:
1. NASA Erases Moon Landing Videos
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Many consider the original moon landing to be humankinds greatest achievement, but beaming it live to televisions was a marvel of engineering in itself. First, a signal had to be sent from the video camera on the moon, all the way back to Earth. Then, this signal has to be processed so it could be sent to televisions …
100 Reasons to Get Excited About Summer
The sun is shining in Santa Monica, tourist season is heating up, and we’re getting excited about all the adventures of summer. Associate editor Megan can’t wait for camping season, and has gotten everyone else on the editorial team in the mood with a compilation of her favorite outdoor tools and tips. Style editorChrista is getting back in touch with her creative side with DIY summer fashion projects, while social editorRachel is super-stoked about her burgeoning crop of tomatoes. And I’m declaring this my personal Summer of the Ice Pop — there are so many fun flavors out …
Got Mochi?
Here’s a cool treat we found on Spark. Kalman Lee, an eHow engineer, loves himself some sweetmochi!
Mochi is a soft, chewy Japanese treat that is perfect for summer. Made out of glutinous rice flour and coconut milk, just to name a few ingredients,mochi is light and not overly sweet. If you’ve ever tried mochi on its own or used it as a toping to your frozen yogurt, you know just how delectable it is.If you haven’t had a chance to yet, put it on your summer “to-try” list for a flavorful surprise.
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Memorial Day BBQ Checklist
Firing up the grill on Memorial Day marks the start of serious grilling season, so there’s no better weekend to try your hand at outdoor cooking–or show off your mastery. Refining your outdoor culinary skills for the occasion is easier than it seems with a little preparation, the right techniques and some ingenuity. This Memorial Day, grab a cold brew, warm up the coals and get your spatula ready, because there’s nothing like a hot juicy burger right off the grill to kick off the first of many summer barbecues.
5 Ways to Get Ready for Summer from Spark Users
Summer is creeping up and Spark users are getting ready!
Every summer has its signature cocktail, but who said it had to be alcoholic? Spark user Cassandra Baumis looking at this delicious Pineapple Coconut smoothie. It’s a perfect pool-side companion thats healthy too. Speaking of delicious, what about a signature dessert this summer? These absolutely beautifulHydrangea cupcakesfrom Noreen Gray’s board look too good to eat!
With the nice warm weather, youre sure to be spending most of your time outside. Lois Johnson has some creativetips in hergardening board. Would you …
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