Wonder No More!
What would an Oompa-Loompa beatboxing on helium sound like? We've all thought it. And you may think we've been there, heard that already, but think again. Here's the real deal. Read more
Lionel Richie Has Helium and He Ain't Afraid to Use It
Without a gimmicky reality show, how does a has-been celebrity get some attention these days? Well if you're Lionel Richie, you gulp down a balloon of helium prior to performing on a German talk show and sing— "Hello!" We hear you knocking Lionel, but maybe add a couple cartwheels and a juggling bit to your act and we might let you back in . . . Read more
Song of the Day: The Mary Timony Band, "Sharpshooter"
Does anyone remember Helium? It was a very awesome Boston band in the late 90s — think Sleater-Kinney meets Bjork meets the Strokes — whose members included Ash Bowie of Polvo and a girl-crush-worthy lead singer named Mary Timony. Many of us who adored Helium, however, have been a little disappointed with Timony's solo output to date: Mountains was like a bad trip after a Renaissance faire, Read more
Daily Tech: Vintage Tech Meets Housewares
Our coffee table needs floppy disk coasters — Geekosystem 6 new age cures that actually kind of work — Cracked New iPad's dictation sends your information straight to Apple — Newser Google pulls Reddit Android app — Geek.com Ah! The world's running out of helium! — Tecca The most awesome ant portraits ever — Dvice Batman Live gets US tour dates — SlashFilm Read more
Let's Have a Parade! Behind the Scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Strike up the band; the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is ready to go! A time-honored tradition for many families, the nationally televised parade is the perfect mode of entertainment for multiple generations who've gathered together for the holiday. This is the 85th year Macy's has put on the parade that winds its way through New York City, and it looks to be bigger and better than ever. With 15 Read more
10 Ways to Add Balloons to Your Wedding
Want to add a generous helping of whimsy and color to your wedding? Balloons, whether you're using standard, helium, or weather balloons, are an inexpensive and pretty way to add a major visual punch to your festivities. The key is to keep it sophisticated while embracing their innate sense of fun. See how it's done in the slideshow. Source: Flickr User Matt Hutchinson Read more
Bedrest Bash: Diaper Cake Decor
I love the idea of a diaper cake. Unfortunately, I don't like the price they charge for them. So I put my creative juices to work and crafted my own. Making the cake allows you to personalize it to suit the mama–to–be. To see how to make a diaper cake, read more Read more
