tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72557532176899286092024-03-05T02:00:46.973-08:00The Rainy Day Reporteryour site for all things on a rainy day! okay, not just rainy days...TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-37222382784234808762012-12-01T14:41:00.000-08:002012-12-01T14:41:36.993-08:00a little something to brighten the mood :)It's been a little dark lately, eh? And you guys know that we haven't been posting THATHATHTHAT much due to a lot o' stuff...<br />
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BUTHERE'SSOMETHINGTHATYOUWILLIKE!<br />
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What You'll Need:<br />
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<li>Pointy Pen</li>
<li>Crayons (a color that you like)</li>
<li>Paper Cup</li>
<li>Tape</li>
<li>Wax</li>
<li>OPTIONAL - Scented wax</li>
<li>Wick </li>
<li>Knife</li>
<li>Metal Soup Can</li>
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Pretty much all of this you can get at your local crafts store (the other stuff you should have lying around)<br />
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1. Boil Water<br />
2. Put Wax over Water<br />
3. While that is happening, poke a hole in the bottom of the cup. Tie a knot at the bottom and slip the wick through. Tape up the hole so that no wax will leak out.<br />
4. Put paper towel down<br />
5. Take wax off the water and cut. It should be soft now so it should be easy to cut.<br />
6. Place 4-8 blocks of wax in your can, along with your crayons. They will melt faster if they are in small parts.<br />
7. Put can in boiling water.<br />
8. When everything is melted, pour into the cup. Wait a day or two for it to dry<br />
9. When dry and hard, pull off the paper cup and THERE IS YOUR CANDLE!<br />
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Hope you enjoy! Any questions, comments?? Do so below!!TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-62072464879990902932012-10-30T17:13:00.003-07:002012-10-30T17:13:29.135-07:00SandyHello everyone, sorry if we haven't posted in a while :| It's been pretty busy at TRDR Headquarters.<div>
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We're sending our prayers out to all the people and families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Watching the news every day and putting our hopes out there.</div>
TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-59677681915385581842012-10-05T18:04:00.003-07:002012-10-05T18:04:53.257-07:00acnefast method...by trdrhow to get rid of acne easy...and fast! the acnefast method (clean, easy, and acnefree) by The Rainy Day Reporter! we will be posting several acnefasts, so you can keep your skin totally beautiful. Follow all these steps to heavenly<br />
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the first step of The Rainy Day Reporter's <b>acnefast</b> method is to get a clean, nice face.<br />
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1. Wash your face <i>thoroughly</i>. There should be no makeup, powder, and as little oil on your face as possible when you begin this treatment. You may use water and soap, makeup remover, or your facial cleanser to complete this step.<br />
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2. Pat dry. DO NOT SCRUB! Scrubbing your face while it's irritated with acne may cause more irritation and redness. Use a soft face towel and dab your face dry.<br />
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ingredients: 5 uncoated aspirin pills, distilled water, and 1 tsp organic honey, a mug<br />
what it does: aspirin is an anti-flammatory, meaning it will automatically reduce redness and some irritation on your face. it contains salicylic acid, which is used in most acne products, that cleans your pores and exfoliates your skin. the honey helps keep your skin nice and glowing, while preventing breakouts and reducing flare ups that you have now.<br />
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3. Get your mug and drop in the aspirins with enough distilled water to make a pasty texture. Let the aspirin dissolve, mixing if needed. Add the teaspoon of honey to the mixture (or you can use olive oil if you have very very dry skin), and apply as needed!<br />
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4. Now wait 7 - 15 minutes, and gently wash off with moderate temperature water (meaning do not use very hot/very cold water to rinse!). Pat dry, and use again in about a week or so if more pimples appear!<br />
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5. Moisturize your face. Lock in the beauty & moisture, but don't overdo on the 'strizer, especially if you have oily skin.<br />
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now that you've gotten rid of this acne, you really want to keep it that way. here's a few things you can do to help:<br />
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5. Drink green tea. It's filled with antioxidants and rids your body of a bunch of toxins!<br />
6. Use the <b>clean & easy </b>methods from this post twice a week until the flare ups slow down. Then, use only as needed.<br />
7. A lot of people think---falsely---that more products = less pimples. Absolutely wrong! Try using nothing on your face. If you go natural, don't pick at your face, and drink plenty of water, the pimples will go away faster,<br />
8. A particularly itchy and irritated day for your face? Try a soothing mask! We have several, including the easy-but-helpful yogurt and steam masks, on this site! Search using our search bar and just relax. Let the adrenaline slow, and help yourself to a glass of warm water and a yogurt face.<br />
<br />TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-69362026158794520512012-09-20T06:06:00.002-07:002012-09-20T06:06:39.254-07:00iOS6 & iPhone5 - Apple's back!Even after the loss of Steve Jobs (rest in peace, and thank you for changing all of our lives), Apple is still going on strong. The Rainy Day Reporter is here to update you on their newest progress.<br />
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iPhone 5 - Apple's iPhone 5 looks pretty similar to the iPhone4S, until you look closely. The screen is longer and the phone is thinner. It comes in two colors each, and the above shows you black and slate. According to Apple: "It's made completely of glass and aluminum." It's also got 4G, and it's coming to your favorite networks: AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint now. It'll also have Apple's free software, iOS6, built in. It's lighter than the 4S and 4 before it and it's faster. The current price range? $199-$399, but TRDR thinks its worth it.<br />
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iOS6 - It's free, and can be downloaded onto iPhone3G and after (Although 3G won't get Siri). We've tested it out on our own iTouches & iPhones, and we've got to say...it's pretty cool. A downside? They deleted the YouTube app and Google Maps. A plus side...Apple's got it's own new map program, already installed in. (Psst, you can get those individual apps on the app store, but they aren't the same as the built-in kind Apple deleted.) Panorama camera is now available and it works MUCH better than other apps you can get. Siri's better, too! You have the option of answering a call, reminding you later of a call, or replying with an automatic SMS to the caller. Facebook is now integrated into the system better, so it's easy to share. There's also 'shared photo streams,' which means you basically select photos you want to share and just email/SMS them to certain recipients! So much easier than uploading the photos to your computer or emailing a lot one-by-one. There's also FaceTime over cell networks, letting you FaceTime anytime anywhere. An updated interface for music, app store, iTunes, settings, and mail finishes off the upgrade.<br />
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Overall? 2 Thumbs Up!TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-37746325998419434702012-09-09T17:00:00.001-07:002012-10-30T17:14:43.128-07:00RonanThis post is dedicated to Ronan Thompson, a three-year-old little boy who passed away due to neuroblastoma in 2011. Taylor Swift wrote the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ITrd7fM6aY" target="_blank">'Ronan'</a> for him after reading his mother's blog post*. She performed the song at the "Stand Up To Cancer" telethon on Friday night. Since then, it has gone viral everywhere.<br />
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Rest in Peace, Ronan, and all the other cancer victims. Please pray for the children and adults going through this as well as their loved ones. No one deserves it. Let's find a cure <3 br="br">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Maya Thompson writes about her son <a href="http://rockstarronan.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><!--3--></3>TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-20795212026198048112012-09-08T08:11:00.002-07:002012-09-08T08:11:14.397-07:00best conditioner for all types of hair!hey everyone, it's the TRDR Team!(:<br />
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Recently I've been searching for the perfect conditioner. I have pin-straight hair that doesn't really ever give me problems, but I still want to make sure it's healthy, shiny, and flowing like those TV commercials! Recently I've come across a really great conditioner for frizzy, dry, straight, curly, healthy, shiny, dull, and every-other-type hair.<br />
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In my eyes, it is undoubtedly the best conditioner I've ever tried. On the bottle it claims that it's for 'dry or frizzy hair' but mine is neither and it still nourishes it. In less than a week of using it, my hair is already naturally softer, shinier, and doesn't tangle as easily! Look at that! It's really amazing, and I'm happy with the results. You can purchase it <a href="http://www.target.com/p/suave-professionals-sleek-conditioner-32-oz/-/A-11127028" target="_blank">here</a> really cheaply! I recommend this to anyone that's searching for a great conditioner.</div>
<br />TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-87329550911793209592012-09-07T17:11:00.001-07:002012-09-08T08:04:31.538-07:00Another ShoutOut...To Gracie, a member of our TRDR Team!<br />
Unfortunately, her dog Higgins passed away this year as well. Please send all your prayers her way. He was a great dog and will really be missed.TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-71152352055092592712012-09-03T11:54:00.002-07:002012-09-03T11:54:51.314-07:00trdr reunionhello everyone!<br />
It's Evy of the TRDR Team. I met with Gracie, the other TRDR author, this week. (: It was a lot of work...but fun! (: We miss her and her little brother a bunch!TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-68455118633134352562012-08-31T20:00:00.002-07:002012-08-31T20:01:28.015-07:00Cool crafts (You'll love these!!)<div style="text-align: left;">
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Ok, so here are a few really cool, really easy crafts that you can do that are really fun and super easy (so you won't have to spend your entire night figuring out what the instructions mean by "connect point A to point B in a cylindrical fashion") <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">
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Mini Craft Book-- CRAFT 1: A "Dry-erase Paint Chip Calendar" </div>
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How to do this?? Paste the paint chips onto a large white paper or piece of card stock... Place it in a frame and viola!! A simple and wonderful little/large calendar!! <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p"></3><br />
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Mini Craft Book-- CRAFT 2: A Teapot Placemat</div>
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If you have a teapot, and you want to keep it warm-ish, all you have to do is make on of these!! </div>
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Mini Craft Book-- CRAFT 3: A really cute "Get Well Soon" card!!<br />
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Ok, this really cute card goes without saying-- "I really like you because I took the time to make this"<br />
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TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-23279370028427675672012-08-30T05:51:00.004-07:002012-08-30T05:51:58.712-07:00even hollywood's kids dress well...Forget Tom Cruise, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, and Jess Alba - what about their <i>kids</i>? Turn your attention to this exclusive <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/pictures/hollywoods-trendiest-kids-2012197/23841" target="_blank">UsMagazine article</a>, where the Hollywood kids dominate fashion. Among the divas listed are Suri Cruise, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, and Liam McDermott! <div>
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~ Celebrity News brought to you by The Rainy Day Reporter via <a href="http://usmagazine.com/" target="_blank">UsMagazine</a></div>
TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-53179991803963565142012-08-30T05:46:00.003-07:002012-08-30T05:46:55.855-07:00glitterfy.comWhat's a fun way to create glitter words? TRDR has got the scoop - the best one we've seen yet is <a href="http://glitterfy.com/">glitterfy.com</a>. It's completely free and lets you personalize the font, size, text, alignment, and sparkle. Here's one that we made just to show you guys:<br />
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<a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img alt="Glitter Words" border="0" src="http://img41.glitterfy.com/12243/glitterfy2074312T385B81.gif" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/">[Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Words*]</a><br />
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Glitterfy is totally blog-, MySpace-, forum-, and email-compatible. It's fun and definitely easy to use with a bunch of different combinations! You can comment below YOUR Glitterfy creation.TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-15948811300339266572012-08-25T11:00:00.000-07:002012-08-25T11:00:26.505-07:00home remedies for teeth whiteningcome on everyone...you know you want those beautiful, straight, white smiles on picture day! TRDR has gathered together a couple of popular AND lesser-known teeth whitening techniques. check it out!<br />
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<li>Wet your toothbrush and sprinkle a little bit of baking soda on the toothbrush. You can also sprinkle about a teaspoon's worth onto a paper napkin and dip your toothbrush into it.</li>
<li>Gently brush your teeth in small circles. DO NOT apply very much pressure, as this might damage your teeth! You want to very gently rub the teeth. The baking soda (Arm & Hammer, preferably) will rub the stains off of your teeth, resulting in whiter and brighter smiles. :)</li>
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Time: It doesn't take very long, and you only have to do it once to see the difference!</div>
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2. <b>Bananas for White Teeth!</b></div>
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<li>Take a length of the peel and bare your teeth. You'll want to rub the peel ON YOUR TEETH! I know this sounds weird, but it works! Rub the peel over all of your teeth and once you've finished, you can throw/compost the peel.</li>
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Time: This process also shouldn't take too long. If you really want shining chompers, you can try this technique twice a week for long-term results.</div>
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<li>This is for really tough teeth...and bad ones too! Lay out a paper towel and shake some baking soda onto it. Then squeeze your lime/lemon until the baking soda makes a pasty texture. </li>
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TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-45967442094617742432012-08-23T18:43:00.000-07:002012-08-23T18:43:09.526-07:00vacation anyone??i just got back from a WONDERFUL time in Rhode Island! Anyone been there before??<br />
We went (I just sat there and asked for Coke) sailing in Newport and took a cool little side-trip to Boston where we went to Chinatown... Really fun!<br />
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Any vacation stories?? Email us them!!TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-52809872143214143912012-08-23T18:38:00.002-07:002012-08-25T10:44:10.047-07:00it's been a while...sorry for the long wait for posts, guys!!<br />
** Just getting used to the new schedule**<br />
Anyone else?? New school, new place, new people, new teachers, new rules, new... -.-<br />
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Yeah, 2nd day -- forgot ID<br />
3rd day -- forgot money for SLUSHIE<br />
4th day -- forgot violin<br />
5th day -- FINALLY remembered EVERYTHING :P<br />
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Anyone else?? Come on... Bad picture day or something?? I know I had one (hair sticking up... ugly shirt... bad face) :( Come on, fess up and comment...<br />
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<3 nbsp="nbsp"></3>TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-10326373178391457872012-08-23T17:37:00.002-07:002012-08-23T17:37:42.425-07:00happy birthday!Hello, Evy of the TRDR Team here ~<br />
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I'd like to give a shoutout to one of the members of the TRDR Team, Gracie. Her mother's birthday is today! Happy birthday! :) Leave your birthday wishes for Gracie's mom in the comments below!TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-29129599358774119212012-08-23T06:36:00.001-07:002012-08-23T06:36:14.770-07:00important bulletinhello everyone! something has recently been brought to our attention--<br />
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THERE ARE FAKERS OUT THERE. the rainy day reporter is absolutely flattered, but please do not pretend to be a member of our team if you *are not*. keep an eye out for fakers and please report them for us:<br />
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ways you can tell it is the real The Rainy Day Reporter!<br />
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<li>in comments, we ALWAYS post with the TRDR Team account. we have the Blogger symbol next to our username and if you click on our username it will redirect you to our Google profile.</li>
<li>WE DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER SITE FOR THE RAINY DAY REPORTER. We have a separate blog which you can find <a href="http://evyandgracie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> but we do not have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social profile ***yet***. The only official TRDR site is right here. ^_^</li>
<li>only we can answer our emails, of course! if you have any suspicions, please email us <a href="mailto:evyandgracie@gmail.com" target="_blank">here</a> or at our form, which you can access by <a href="http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/bm0NlIku1La178gb9" target="_blank">clicking here</a>!</li>
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TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-65435138601318762042012-08-23T06:03:00.002-07:002012-08-23T06:03:33.391-07:00contact us :)Check out our new page (on the left-hand side), called Contact Us. There we have all of our contact information for easy access and an email form! We are currently working out some kinks, so bear with us. ;) Thank you ~ TRDR teamTRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-71509111252734324562012-08-22T11:11:00.001-07:002012-08-22T11:14:56.790-07:00end of summer posthello, everyone! TRDR team here.<br />
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we understand that some of you have already started school (us as well!). are you excited? are you sad? we personally miss summer :) we have so much free time that we can keep TRDR updated! now that school has started, you may see us posting less frequently. but we promise promise promise that we will try! you'll at least see one post a week from us.<br />
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we want to hear all about your summer & school days! what'd you do over the summer? are your teachers nice? what classes are you taking? you can also contact us at evyandgracie@gmail.com<br />
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until next time Rainy Day Readers :)<br />
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stay in school ^.^TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-49947518337130364272012-08-05T05:50:00.000-07:002012-08-05T05:50:00.836-07:00pitango gelatoI'm a big fan of frozen dairy treats, and gelato is number two on my list (the first is ice cream). Wherever I travel, I always keep an eye out for a local gelato or ice cream place to try. I was in Washington, D.C. lately and had to try their famous Pitango Gelato place out.<div>
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They serve coffee & tea, gelato, sherbet, and frozen yogurt. They are by far my favorite gelato place that I have ever visited, and I've visited a few to be fair. They have many different flavors and you can half-and-half any flavors you want. I tried vanilla chocolate chip (which was extraordinary), and a mixture of the lemon and raspberry sorbet (which was also extraordinary). The texture is not too heavy or light, and it's got the richest flavors. *Psst, the hazelnuts are imported directly from Italy!* Pitango's got a lot of interesting history (their founder was a software engineer who decided to change his ways to make gelato) and it's got amazing customer service. They're also NOW HIRING, if you live in the area!!</div>
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I give it 10 of 10 stars. To others, it may seem a bit pricy but the gelato is worth it. The flavors are rich and absolutely phenomenal and I can't wait to go back again. :) I recommend it to anyone -- groups of friends, family members, or just you by yourself.</div>
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Location: 413 7th St NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Neighborhood: Penn Quarter</div>
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Nearest Transit Station: Archives Metro Station (green, yellow) Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station (green, red, yellow) Judiciary Square Metro Station (red)</div>
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General Rating on yelp.com: 4 1/2 stars (by yelp.com's scale) out of 5</div>TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-18710511225723799802012-08-05T05:40:00.000-07:002012-08-05T05:40:48.861-07:00little korea?!little korea is a fusion restaurant with korean food along with some vietnamese food (Pho). little korea is a local restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana (3301 S Claiborne Ave, ZIP 70125)<br />
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they have a wide selection of wonderful korean food including kimchi, spring rolls, fried dumpling, spicy chicken wing, pork cheese katsu, LA Galbi, jaeyook bok eum, and for the kids they offer kid-sized meals that are completed with rice, miso soup, and mac. salad. :)<br />
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The service is OK, but it does take a while for your food to come out.<i>..although</i> once you get it, you will realize that that wait was worth it. little korea is very kid friendly, and even plays korean pop music (Kpop!) while you eat.<br />
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I deducted points due to the fact that they might want to mop more, and two dirty tables were just sitting there. The waitress was nice, but almost refused to give my younger brother a spoon.<br />
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Hours: Mon - Sat 11 am - 8 pm<br />
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Noise Level: average<br />
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Has TV: no (yes but they don't use it)<br />
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**EDIT: I know a lot of you are disappointed about some of your favorite ex-Olympians not competing this year -- Nastia Liukin, for example -- and that some of your other favorites aren't winning -- Michael Phelps, anyone? Comments on this! ^.^ We'll keep you updated on the games! :)TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-86563627762078626222012-07-28T06:48:00.000-07:002012-07-28T06:48:25.137-07:00freerice, the websitefreerice.com is a wonderful website where you can learn join groups, learn subjects, studying, and more. For every question the you answer correctly, freerice donates 10 grains of rice to those in need of food. you can choose what subject you want to do, then answer the multiple choice questions :)<br />
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this is a wonderful website that helps not only you, but those truly in need of help.<br />
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Questions? Comments? Write them below!TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-54778825369163752832012-07-26T05:19:00.001-07:002012-07-26T05:19:48.839-07:00just a little shout-out...i just wanna say a little goodbye and good luck to my doggie who recently passed away due to cancer......TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-53166036464504259932012-07-24T16:14:00.001-07:002012-07-24T16:14:30.759-07:00we're shifting aroundhello! it's the TRDR team (thank you to our fan that named us -- that is now our official name ^.^)<br />
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we want you to know that we're adjusting The Rainy Day Reporter site around! we might be down for a few days at a time :( but we will try to get the process done ASAP! it'll only be minor shifting and we'll let you know of our new developments. what would YOU like to see on the new TRDR? comments please! ^.^TRDR Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356503874232449774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255753217689928609.post-16282793160459819002012-07-24T14:14:00.003-07:002012-07-28T06:55:16.786-07:00TRDR's list of restaurant musts!no matter where you are...try to get a hold of these restaurants! (i admit, some of these are local! that does not necessarily mean i live in that location, so there will be plenty of all-around local eateries ^.^! i've listed them with asterisks)<br />
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1. <b>Little Man Ice Cream*</b><br />
Absolutely the best local ice cream I've ever had. The flavors change every day. They serve gelato, sherbet, and ice cream...and they specialize in all ^.^ The price is cheap but I love the flavors I've tried (I recommend---out of the ice cream---hazelnut, oatmeal cookie, salted oreo, chocolate, vanilla bean, chocolate chip cookie dough). Great customer service.<br />
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2. <b>Proto's</b><br />
It's delicious pizza! For you thin-crust lovers out there, this is <i>the thinnest pizza</i>...and so delicious. They've got make-your-own and many Proto's specials too. I like the White Pie :) They've got so many different toppings you can add...and there's no burn spots! This Proto's Pizza is just right. <3<br />
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3. <b>I Luv Frogurt*</b><br />
Currently there are only two in Louisiana (one in Meterie and one in Slidell) and I'm not sure if it's branching out or not...but I'm in love with this self-serve froyo. The flavors change (biweekly? weekly?) and you can mix & match. The consistency is not too heavy and the price is great! I've tried nearly all the flavors & all are great! Good customer service.<br />
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4. <b>Krispy Kreme's</b><br />
I hope all of you know this donut place...because it's my favorite <3 yes, I like Shipley's and All-American Donuts and everything else, but I love Krispy Kreme's the most! I think it's pretty self explanitory. There's plenty all around America ;)<br />
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5. <b>Crepevine</b><br />
The most delicious place for crepes! Yummy yummy! Easy make-your-own crepe, or choose from one of their standard delicious ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's pretty self explanitory. I love. <3<br />
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6. <b>Cowbell*</b><br />
This is a neighborhood restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has a special secret sauce that goes wonderfully on anything on the menu. They have daily soups, appetizers, desserts, you name it! Sit at the bar and socialize with the staff (sometimes I wonder if they are hired because of their sense of humor). This may be one of my all-time favorite restaurants. :)<br />
hope you enjoy this short list of yummy restaraunts!<br />
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