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Relax with 30 minutes of calming scenes from Studio Ghibli films
You might also call this "Meditate with Miyazaki." (via Kottke) READ THE REST
Spend an hour enjoying 20 acrylic pouring techniques
Looking for a relaxing and inspiring break from stress? This lovely demonstration of 20 different acrylic pouring techniques might be just the thing. The music chosen really adds to the vibe and includes work by Gavin Luke, Johannes Bornlof, Yonder Dale, Sam Eber, Franz Gordon, Valter Nowak, Peter Sandberg, Amaranth Cove, Cody Butler, Atlas Kind,… READ THE REST
This traditional Japanese wind chime is the perfect background noise
A fuurin is a traditional Japanese wind chime, usually bell-shaped with a clapper that allows a paper windcatcher to be attached. The one above is a suzumushi, or singing cricket, but they come in a number of animal shapes, like this goldfish: Peeping frog: Image: YouTube / Earth Sound Channel READ THE REST
Cut out the bad meals (and prepare delicious ones) with 63% off these Japanese knives
Whether you are a professional chef or just a novice making yourself dinner in your kitchen, you should always make sure that you have the best tools at your disposal. You may ensure that you have great ingredients, frying pans, and glassware, but proper preparation doesn't end there. A complete master knife set is the perfect way to step… READ THE REST
Want to be a true globetrotter? This bundle can teach you how at a steal
If you're like most people, you probably feel a little jealous when you hear someone who's multilingual. And that's with good reason. It's an impressive and handy skill to have. Being able to travel internationally and communicate with people can be invaluable. So, if you want to become multilingual yourself but only have some basic language skills, then you're in… READ THE REST
Got a home repair project? This HD endoscope camera can give you a closer look
As much as you hate it, sometimes we have to search for things in places we never want to go, like the kitchen sink's drain, the dusty attic, or the spider-web-laden area underneath the house. Your shrieks might just bring music to their ears! But as much as we don't want to see what's in these… READ THE REST
