Online - May 17, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Dear May, Show me some fun. Sincerely, Weekend. 

EAT
Garrett Popcorn
What: Bypass the infamous lines: Chicago’s favorite popcorn is finally available on the Web.
Why: It’ll pop your top.
Where: Online at garrettpopcorn.com. 

DO
Tumblr
What: Create your own blog in less than 30 seconds with this super-easy-to-use new site (no HTML required).
Why: You’re the bomb dot com.
Where: Online at tumblr.com.

BUY
Bloomscape
What: Harvest your own oregano, parsley, and rosemary for cooking (and impressing).
Why: Homegrown is where the heart is.
Where: Online at bloomscape.com. 

SHOP
Bead Boutique
What: Reasonably priced necklaces, bracelets, and earrings from L.A.-based jewelry maker.
Why: Bling without cha-ching.
Where: Online at beadboutiquejewelry.com. 

RECYCLE
Cell Phones
What: Send in your old phones and empty ink-jet cartridges so they can be reused.
Why: They take 1,000 years to decompose.
Where: Online at centralizedofficesupply.com.