Online - July 05, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Keep the fireworks going this weekend.

USE
Macaroon Candles
What: Light up the room with these delectable, confection-shaped burners from France.
Why: Burn, baby, burn.
Where: Online at store.roseandradish.com.

EAT
FunkyChunky
What: Fresh caramel popcorn drizzled with white, milk, and dark chocolate and topped with cashews, pecans, and almonds.
Why: Bring on the funk.
Where: Online at funkychunkyinc.com.

JOIN
BookSwim
What: The Netflix for readers lets you rent books for as long as you want (no late fees) and send them back when you’re ready for more.
Why: Dive right in.
Where: Online at bookswim.com.

SUPPORT
Bikes to Rwanda
What: Help this Portland-based charity provide cargo bicycles to co-op coffee farmers in postwar Rwanda.
Why: Don’t break the cycle.
Where: Online at bikestorwanda.com.

USE
Thoof
What: An eclectic array of news items posted and edited by readers and customized to your interests.
Why: The thoof is in the pudding.
Where: Online at thoof.com.