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Everyone Loves Bubbles

If you're a fan of mind mapping (like me), bubbl.us is an online application that you will simply love. It allows you to create colorful maps, quickly and easily, then share them with friends, print or email them, and even embed them into your website or blog. OMG. I'm in organizational heaven.

I'm Enabling Shopaholics

Ok bargain hunters, I have another one for you: Retail Me Not. This awesome site is your one stop shop for coupons! With over 20,000 stores represented, you can find coupon codes for purchasing online from almost any major retailer. Stop paying full price for your online shopping addiction!

Rumor Has It

Are all those rumors about the presidential candidates true? Is that chain email I got about Bill Gates giving away money real or is it another "You won the Nigerian lottery!" scam? And what about that video that shows popcorn being popped with a cell phone? Is that trick photography or what? Snopes.com is here to settle these timeless debates. Urban legends, old wives tales, folklore and even celebrity gossip are all revealed for the reality underneath. Next time you think someone is pulling your leg with an outrageous story, pull it up on Snopes. And double check those chain emails, as well.

Classy Kicks

Even though Libby wouldn't approve of these shoes at work, I think they're fabulous! Custom Keds! First, you choose the style of shoe to start with. Then, the system directs you to select your color or print for each part of the shoe. It's truly wearable art! Thanks to my pals over at Splendora for introducing me to this.

Fun with Physics

This game - Fantastic Contraption - is weird but really fun once you get into it. Basically, you are given a bunch of "tools" and you have to create a contraption that can get from your "workshop" to the "goal." I know, it sounds odd. And it is. But it's also addictive. Once you get stuck with a contraption that doesn't work, you just can't stop until you've got it fixed.