Did you know I have a crystal ball? Seriously. Mostly, it just looks pretty in our home, but today I put it to use. What does the future hold? What will happen in 2014? Yes, I made predictions! 1) A celebrity will do and/or say something stupid, ridiculous, and distracting. Come on, people haven’t you figured this crap out yet?… Read more »
What makes this Yuletide time of year so special? Below are the five things I enjoy…in no particular order. 1) Christmas specials – While I’m not a big fan of Frosty or The Grinch, I do enjoy a Charlie Brown Christmas. One of the more obscure holiday TV specials I enjoy is the Claymation Christmas special. It came out back… Read more »
As you might recall, in September, Paul acquired a few of the “grab bag” type minifigures from Lego. A few weeks ago, we went to the Mall of America Lego store and acquired a few more. We used the combo bump code & feel up method to try and determine what minifigures lie in the green bags, but sadly, we… Read more »
You’ve wasted…I mean spent…hours on Pinterest. So many shiny objects to distract me, but my usual skeptical instinct is not enforce. That pretty photo of chuck roast, do you know where it came from? That nifty picture of a headboard you’ll never make…where did that originate? None of these questions cross your mind. You’re pinning!! You’re thinking of all the… Read more »
It’s no secret that I love coffee. I think I love it more than wine. Don’t tell wine. So, when the folks at Coffee-mate offered to send me two flavors to try out, I jumped at the chance. Normally, I don’t take cream in my coffee…unless it’s a special occasion. But, when I do use creamer, I like it to… Read more »
As a child, I never wanted to be a princess. I wanted to be a witch. Needless to say, it’s my go to Halloween costume. And no, I don’t need to sex up my witch costume. I’m sexy and I know it. Even as a teenager (and yes a little as an adult), I was fascinated by witches. They have… Read more »
Not to start a Halloween controversy, but these are the top five reasons why I love Halloween. Your reasons for enjoying this festival of frights, magic, and possible Celtic rituals, might differ, but this isn’t your blog, so moving on… Candy. Seriously, this is really the main reason I love Halloween as a kid. Of course, now I can buy… Read more »