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WaSaBi Designer Console Skins: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:05:48 PDT

I caught these designer console skins from WaSaBi while cruising the merch area at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and spent about ten minutes trying to decide on whether or not to splurge. I'm kind of loving the cherry blossom theme on the right, but I can't tell if it would take away from the natural and minimalist feel of the Wii, and/or clash with the rest of my decor. The other designs are pretty sweet too but still, I've never been one to mod my consoles, even if it's with a $20 skin. Help me decide - what do you think?

Wii Decals: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:45:52 PDT

It's one thing to bling out a small device like a Nintendo DS, but an entire console? Not for the faint of heart. If that Wii sitting on your TV stand is just "too white" then these Floral Wii Decals ($19) may be what you need to get rid of the blinding white exterior.

Of course, should you tire of flowers, you can always take the decal off. Which, if you live with your boyfriend, may be required.

What do you think?

Blue and Pink Wii Remote Skins

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:00:58 PST

Since everything and anything is getting "skinned" these days and because most of you loved the blue and pink Xbox 360 controllers, I thought I'd share these with you.

Geek geared by TeamSugar user PrincessTracy, these Intec Wii Remote Skins are gel protectors for your Wiimote. Each cover is said to prevent remote controller damage caused by everyday use. And not only that, but you'll be making your Wiimote stand out from the rest. The colored skins cost $12 each and include a wrist strap.

DecalGirl Skins Add Personal Style To Wii's

GeekSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:00:32 PST

Say goodbye to boring manufacturer colors as gadgets everywhere are getting a huge makeover. With funky covers, sleeves, cases and skins, there are no excuses for having a plain Jane gadget.

Case in point - these Wii Skins by DecalGirl add some serious style to an otherwise basic white Wii. There are way too many great designs for me to count and for $15 there are no excuses for not primping your Wii.

To see some pics of my personal fave Wii skins including boomerang pink, hibiscus, purple dots and sorority, just

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Budget Bride: 6 Exercise Tips to Keep You and Your Wallet in Shape

Emily Co — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:05:14 PDT

Wanting to look extra special on your big day is a no-brainer. Many brides start on their fitness routine right when they start planning for their wedding. Dana LaRue from The Broke-Ass Bride says it's important to exercise, eat healthy, and sleep well during wedding prep because it "will keep wedding stress at a minimum and help you manage what stress does worm its way in much more effectively." Here's some savvy advice from Dana on how to be a buff bride on the cheap:

Online Deals: "Group-buying sites like Groupon, SocialBuy, LivingSocial, PopSugar City, and more are popping up nearly daily - and most feature a large amount of fitness packages at steep discounts. It's a great way to affordably try new workouts and let variety keep your fitness spice alive!"
Great Outdoors: "Get outside! Taking long walks with your partner while discussing the more banal details of wedding planning is a great way to sneak in some fitness and reconnection with nature while checking a few items of your to-do list."
Lifelong Routine: "Don't just regard prewedding fitness as a way to look good one one day in one dress. Think of it as setting yourself up for the "in health" part of your vows. Committing your life to your mate can also mean committing to taking good care of yourself so you're a better partner, and so that you have many, many years ahead to enjoy life together. Viewing it as more of a lifestyle change than a prewedding diet will help you keep perspective and be more forgiving of small missteps along the way."
Healthy Wedding Gifts: "Registries are no longer just for kitchen gadgets and linens. Register for exercise equipment or a gaming platform like the Wii or Kinect that also have fitness applications, and reap the rewards in fun as well as fitness!"

Read on for the rest of the tips.