Share and Tell: Favorite Websites/Links

[sublime311]

Please share some of your favorite websites (include a link, if it's open to public use).

[sublime311]

My favorites are:

Caedes (http://www.caedes.net/) - this is a desktop wallpaper site, that allows you to upload your work (photography, computer generated, illustrations, etc) and receive feedback. I love it!

Babynamer on Oxygen (http://tools.oxygen.com/babynamer/babyblurbs.cfm) - just because looking for baby names is so much fun!

SeatGuru.com (http://www.seatguru.com/home.shtml) - because I like knowing what characteristics my plane and assigned seat have.

OWL (Online Writing Lab) (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/) - because it's an EXCELLENT resource for writing papers in APA format.

Urban Legends and Folklore on About.com (http://urbanlegends.about.com/) - this is THE best resource for finding out if all those outrageous forwarded emails are true or not.

ETA: Internet Movie Database (IMDb) (http://www.imdb.com/) - excellent for all things movie!

[Chris'slady]

I'am sure everyone knows this one.

www.zappos.com- Great shoes.

[tbell]

www.slickdeals.net has great deals from around the internet.

[laurenc]

Chowhound (http://www.chowhound.com) -- slightly elitist but very useful site for discussing restaurants and food in your area.

Pedometer (http://www.sueandpaul.com/gmapPedometer/) -- for those of you who like to walk/run and want to find out how far you're really going... or not going, as was in my case...

Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org), for information on just about anything.

Two sites that make me laugh out loud:
MyCatHatesYou.com (http://www.mycathatesyou.com)
Monster in a Wheelchair (http://www.monsterinawheelchair.com)

[Rancid13]

Even if I visit just to browse and not purchase anything, these are my fave sites to check out on an almost weekly basis:

Pier 1 Imports (http://www.pier1.com)

Overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com)

Uncommon Goods (http://www.uncommongoods.com/)

Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com)

Red Envelope (http://www.redenvelope.com)

[mierin]

For snarky recaps of many different shows: Television Without Pity (www.televisionwithoutpity.com)
For celebrities in bad clothing: Go Fug Yourself (www.fuggingitup.com)
Designer clothes at large discounts: Bluefly (www.bluefly.com)

[Vane5/06]

All my fav web are the ones that are posted in my Signature ;) :D

[shellbell516]

SheSheMe (http://www.shesheme.com/) - I get email updates from this website. There are several writers that comment on what's trendy and in fashion, plus one gives scoops on her dating life.

[hockeybrat]

Priuschat.com (http://www.priuschat.com) - for Prius talk
Mugglenet.com (http://www.mugglenet.com) - for all things Harry Potter :p
Sephora.com (http://www.sephora.com) - makeup
eBags.com (http://www.ebags.com) - they have great specials

[2kCougar]

My main addiction: Cougar Forums (http://www.fastcougar.com/forums/) (and where my name comes from)
2 things I collect:
Swarovski (http://www.swarovski.com/index/)
Department 56: North Pole and Elfland (http://www.department56.com/products/product_thumbnail.asp?cat=VL||NP&filter=AVL)

Fab Wine Giftware: Wine Enthusiast (http://www.wineenthusiast.com/index.asp?uid=CB785D28-2C32-47B4-AB84-66EA89310A44)

[Heidi9771]

http://www.flylady.net/index.asp (keeps my house in order!)
http://www.Brooksbrothers.com
http://www.anntaylor.com
http://www.jacquielawson.com/ (my favorite e-cards)
http://www.peta.com (stay on top of the latest animal rights news and information)

[Reenie]

www.snopes.com to debunk all of the silly e-mail myths that are forwarded

[B&BAddict]

www.makeupalley.com - i like the product review section
www.silverjewelryclub.com
www.postsecret.com

[islandgirlsj]

Wow!
I had never seen that silver jewelry club.

Have you ordered before? Looks very cool. Thanks for sharing! :D

[Kimberland30]

I only have a couple.

http://www.constantchatter.com

http://www.ebay.com


LOL, that's sad :) But in a GOOD way!

[jimmysgirl424]

www.volition.com (for mystery shopping websites)

www.ebay.com

www.redbookmag.com (I read the Diary of V and the Diary of He, they are awesome and every entry is also archived, so you can go all the way back to the beginning. Very entertaining!)

www.iwon.com

www.constantchatter.com :D

[curlygurl]

www.flickr.com for photo sharing
www.redferret.net for cool gadgets reviews and such
www.notmartha.net for DIY projects
www.craigslist.org for buying/selling/jobs locally

Thanks for sharing SeatGuru and Pedometer, those are awesome!!

[zannli]

I don't have many either, but I really like this thread. I've already found several new sites that I'll start visiting. Thanks for starting it.

Cheapskate Monthly (www.cheapskatemonthly.com) great tips for saving money and easy ways to do things. Plus good calculators for various financial issues. "Everyday Cheapskate" is a fun email column too.

Comics.com (www.comics.com) Because you don't have to rely on your paper carrier to see your favorite comic strips

Along the same lines are two of my favorite comic strip artists websites Foxtrot (www.foxtrot.com) and Arlo and Janis (www.arloandjanis.com)

I usually use Hallmark's (www.hallmark.com) online greetings

And of course there is Live Journal (www.livejournal.com) too.

I also enjoy the USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/life/front.htm) crossword, because if you get stuck you can start guessing letters and it will only turn black if you got it right :P

Oh! And if you like looking at dog pictures (I use it as reference images for drawings) or need to figure out what kind of breed something is you can go to dogbreedz.com (www.dogbreedz.com) I stumbled upon it accidently and am now hooked on all the cute puppy pics.

And speaking of puppies if you want info on current animal issues and legislation as well as how to adopt and care for your furbaby, I always recommend the ASPCA (www.aspca.org)

Okay guess I had a few more than I thought once I got started thinking about it.

[mgrace]

www.saucymag.com --fun blog for foodies.

www.theonion.com --doesn't everyone love the Onion?

www.drugstore.com --when you want to check out new lotions, shampoo, makeup, etc.

www.weather.com, --yes I love checking the weather

www.news.bbc.co.uk --the news

www.powellsbooks.com --books

[fuzzy]

You can't forget dooce.com! Funny, funny stuff. :D

[Katy]

I used to read Dooce daily. I don't think I've read any of the regular blogs since we've started this site up. Guess I know what I need to catch up on :cool:

[stevesbabygirl]

www.ebaumsworld.com - lots of funny and stupid videos
www.vartanho.com - a site for Michael Vartan fans
www.moviemistakes.com - really cool to find mistakes in movies

[Kimberland30]

I haven't been to the Dooce website in a while either...I have it as a favorite place at work but since I'm here "all day", I don't have time. LOL

[kris97]

my favorites are usually gossip sites:

www.perezhilton.com

www.awfulplasticsurgery.com

http://gossiplist.com/blog2/

www.LaineyGossip.com

www.gawker.com

www.defamer.com

and of course, Go Fug Yourself (listed above)

:)

[B&BAddict]

Wow!
I had never seen that silver jewelry club.

Have you ordered before? Looks very cool. Thanks for sharing! :D

I have ordered a few things and have been very satisfied, For rings the sizes are ususally small and its only the one size listed in the description.

It's a great deal for 5.99, sterling silver and gemstone items.

[curlygurl]

I loved this thread... bumping for more traffic. :D

[Freckles]

Gossip:
www.hollywoodrag.com
www.danasdirt.com
www.eonline.com

Games:
www.pogo.com


Home Stuff
www.thenest.com

[greenbunny]

Frugality: The Dollar Stretcher (http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm)

Daily Dose of Cuteness: Kitten Break (http://www.kittenbreak.com/)

Salve to Soothe the English Dork: Engrish (http://www.engrish.com/)

A Good Laugh at the Expense of Children: Bad Baby Names (http://www.notwithoutmyhandbag.com/babynames/index.html)

How to Scare the Crap out of Idiots: Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (http://paul.merton.ox.ac.uk/science/dhmo.html)

[Elizabeth]

You've gotta be kidding me! I just tried to start this thread a few days ago! Maybe I should go join Threadkillers Anonymous...

(Just teasing.)

Oops. You started yours first. My bad.

I'm going to get totally reemed for posting this... but... Engrish (http://www.engrish.com) - absolutely hysterical.

[mgrace]

Bumping for more ideas.

[ShelbyMay]

Obviously, I spend waaaaaaay too much time on www.constantchatter.com. I am also into:

www.babycenter.com
www.boingboing.net
www.paperbackswap.com

[princesse]

I am a rather new CC addict but I've got to tell you I've got it BAD.
I love sephora.com.
I try to go on the breastcancersite.org every day to click to raise funds.
I can also go on the web site for my daughters school to check grades, etc. Please note I am not an obsessive compulsive mother, I am just curious:-)

But really I like the snopes.com one and found out that some of the urban legends I totally blew off were -gasp- true!!!!

[TracieB]

www.trent.blogspot.com - the BEST in celeb gossip and photos
www.dooce.com - she's hilarious!
www.livejournal.com - of course!
www.nordstrom.com
www.gap.com
www.bananarepublic.com

Just a few I have bookmarked. With exception of CC, of course ;)

[sublime311]

http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/

[bellezzadolce]

www.bananarepublic.com
www.ebay.com
www.spectra.net
www.sephora.com
www.target.com
www.thenest.com

[Katy]

see now, I just can't get into thenest.com What do you *do* over there? I don't find their articles all that exciting.

[Jill1228]

FIRM Ya Yas (a fitness board) http://p199.ezboard.com/bfirmbelivers
www.firmdirect.com
www.greekchat.com For Fraternity and Sorority Members
www.videofitness.com
www.collagevideo.com
www.visajourney.com (DH is going thru the immigration stuff right now)
www.alphaphi.org
www.lush.com
www.verabradley.com
www.ebay.com
www.half.com
www.craigslist.org
www.livejournal.com
www.constantchatter.com

[cela-bela]

www.silverjewelryclub.com


I am officially addicted to this website. I've already ordered 3 pieces and it's not even 9:30 in the morning yet :rolleyes:.

[mgrace]

Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com)

[ignutzz]

Art and Design (lots of shopping at really awesome shops you'd be unlikely to find on your own easily)

Etsy (http://www.etsy.com)
Oh Joy! (http://ohjoy.blogs.com)
design*sponge (http://designsponge.blogspot.com)
Funky Finds (funkyfinds.blogspot.com)
NOTCOT.ORG (http://www.notcot.org)
Modish (http://modish.typepad.com)
This Next (http://www.thisnext.com)

[AttyGrl74]

I'm such a dork - I regularly sit and read Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org) to learn stuff.

And I use the Oxford English Dictionary (http://dictionary.oed.com/entrance.dtl) all the time.

[vwinkel]

I check on www.pinkofperfection.com every so often. I like her blog on how to cook things and the latest - homemade sugar scrub.

[MrsWilson]

I was just told about this website and just had to share! They sell one item each day (usually electronic) for a great deal, and shipping is only $5.

www.woot.com

[Rosebud]

I was just told about this website and just had to share! They sell one item each day (usually electronic) for a great deal, and shipping is only $5.

www.woot.com


We check Woot every day. Got our Roomba there for way less than retail. Also, Woot has a wine club that has excellent discounts on wine. They release a new special every Monday.

http://wine.woot.com/

[Rosebud]

Some of my favorites:

Bibliophil.org (http://www.bibliophil.org)- Keep track of the books you read in your own "library". Makes it easy to remember what you've read and make recommendations to others. (Link to my library is in my sig).
Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com)- Start researching your family history with the biggest genealogy website out there. It's amazing what you turn up.
Baby's Named a Bad, Bad Thing (http://bigbadbabynames.com/forum/index.php)- If you're a member you can view a forum called "online madness", which makes me laugh like crazy. Yes, I'm going to hell.
FrugalFashionista (http://frugal-fashionista.blogspot.com/)- Finding celebrity-inspired outfits for less.
FansofRealityTV (http://www.fansofrealitytv.com/index.php)- Like Television Without Pity, a great place to gab about what's on TV.
Luxurylink.com (http://www.luxurylink.com/)- Great vacation deals at special and unique hotels. Even if you're not going anywhere, you won't be able to resist the pretty pictures!
Fodors.com (http://www.fodors.com)- The message boards here have the best travel advice and feedback on the web.
TripAdvisor.com (http://www.tripadvisor.com)- I never book a hotel without first looking at its ratings on TripAdvisor.
Allrecipes.com (http://www.allrecipes.com)- The best recipe collection out there, with lots of photos and review
Pink Is the New Blog (http://trent.blogspot.com/)- Snarkety Snark Snark
Go Fug Yourself (http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/)- Fuglarious Snark!
A Socialite's Life (http://socialitelife.com/)- And yet more snark.

[c'est la vie]

This one has helped me with ideas for my holiday shopping.
www.gifts.com

[chrisinluv]

Bumping in order to post these:

I'm a planner addict, but fillers get very expensive. Here is an amazing site that has FREE templates for just about any type of day you can imagine. With my schedule, I need a 24-hr a day page, and this site actually has some.
diyplanner (http://www.diyplanner.com/)
and a great online time management tool
joesgoalshabittracker (http://www.joesgoals.com/)
Always interesting news at this blog
hereticallibrarian (http://hereticallibrarian.blogspot.com/)

For my left-leaning sentiments and a good laugh
sweetjesusihatebilloreilly (http://sweetjesusihatebilloreilly.com/)

For all voters
factcheck (http://www.factcheck.org/) and opensecrets (http://www.opensecrets.org/)
centerforpublicintegrity (http://www.publicintegrity.org/default.aspx)

misc
findyourspot (http://www.findyourspot.com/survey/Results.asp?ID=117530F9716543379EB6065686DECC3C)
feminista (http://www.feminista.com/issues/)
myretrobaby (http://www.myretrobaby.com/)
moderntots (http://www.moderntots.com/go_play/home.php?gclid=CPH795rz_ogCFRKdYwodDXlKCg)
centerforcourtinnovation (http://www.courtinnovation.org/index.cfm)

[mgrace]

I love etsy!

[Gatsby]

CC is probably the only non-work-related site I visit almost every day. Here are some I check out weekly or monthly:

Good Night Sweet Pea (http://goodnightsweetpea.blogspot.com/)

Blissen (http://www.blissen.com/)

decor8 (http://decor8.blogspot.com/)

Design Sponge (http://designsponge.blogspot.com/)

[MrsBeckyLP]

I am super bored at work, and CC just isn't interesting enough for me today. :p (Or maybe I've already browsed every single thread here ;))

How about posting your favorite Web site to visit when you're bored at work. I need something that will kill, oh, two and a half hours of time! Don't forget to tell us what the site is about! :D

[claribella]

Well I found The Kingdom of Loathing (www2.kingdomofloathing.com)

[Rosebud]

Favorite Blogs-- What Are They? (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19383)

Share and Tell: Favorite Websites/Links (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3072)

[MrsBeckyLP]

Thanks ... guess I didn't search well enough.

[shopaholic]

I just noticed that Chipotle redesigned their site and there are some funny little areas. I just downloaded 2 burrito screen savers

[May27JnJ]

Pogo.com is fun if you can play games on your computer at work.

[dionysia]

Again, if you can play games at work, I like www.king.com

Di

[Anna]

I just recently found this site, and it has quickly become a daily source of amusement: http://icanhascheezburger.com/

I also enjoy: http://cuteoverload.com/

[PinkMartini]

Bumping this up for some more great sites :)

[jenahdawn]

I also like Art.com (http://www.art.com) cuz I'm a geek like that.

[Toonces]

If you like games, Yahoo Word Racer (http://games.yahoo.com/word-games) is a great time killer.

[johnny'sgirl]

I'm shocked--7 pages in and not a single person has mentioned Fark.com (http://www.fark.com)!!!! I LOVE Fark--I'm a paid member over there.

[udsweetpea]

Online Yahtzee (http://www.rekenwonder.com/yahtzee/yahtzee.htm)
Dis Boards (http://www.disboards.com/index.php)- for those who want to talk about all things Disney all day long
MySpace (http://www.myspace.com)
LiveJournal (http://www.livejournal.com)
Create an Avatar (http://www.shrinkpictures.com/create-avatar/)
Cool Running Couch to 5K (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
eBay (http://www.ebay.com)
Food Network.com (http://www.foodnetwork.com/)- I like searching for recipes I've seen on the Food Network recently
Suite Disney.com (http://www.suitedisney.com/)- over 9000 pictures of Disney World
Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com)- for all things movies, especially when someone looks REALLY familiar and you can't figure out why
MySpace layouts (http://www.myspaceoryours.net)

[nettreefrog]

Have these already been mentioned?

http://www.Lifehacker.com (http://www.Lifehacker.com) - Lifehacker recommends the software downloads and web sites that actually save time.
http://www.urbandictionary.com - Urban Dictionary is a slang dictionary with your definitions
http://www.parenthacks.com -daily parenting tips from the real experts: actual parents

[nettreefrog]

Oh one more... http://technorati.com to keep track of all of your favorite blogs!

[ZoeGirl]

johnny'sgirl

I was just coming in to mention Fark! I'm just a liter, but I love it nonetheless.

[CheartsQ]

my latest addiction...

www.pandora.com

It's an internet radio site. You enter an artist and it creates a station based on your musical tastes! I love it!:p