4/26/11
Timing Is Everything(Country Strong Soundtrack)-Garrett Hedlund + Lyrics
First, if you haven't seen Country Strong... get on it!!
Second, the music in this movie WILL get stuck in your head (even if you don't like country music), so watch it on a day where you can sing.
Third, Garrett Hedlund will be my future husband.
4/21/11
4/19/11
Vinegar: for more than just your fries!
I recently stumbled upon an article stating the many uses for regular white vinegar:
- Have the hiccups? Swallow a tablespoon of vinegar and watch them disappear
- Relieve your sunburn by lightly rubbing it with vinegar
- Fight a sore throat by gargling water and vinegar
- Whiten teeth by brushing with vinegar after toothpaste
Apparently there are manyyy more uses (101 to be exact) for this simple household product. I plan on trying some of them out and will report back!!
xo
- Have the hiccups? Swallow a tablespoon of vinegar and watch them disappear
- Relieve your sunburn by lightly rubbing it with vinegar
- Fight a sore throat by gargling water and vinegar
- Whiten teeth by brushing with vinegar after toothpaste
Apparently there are manyyy more uses (101 to be exact) for this simple household product. I plan on trying some of them out and will report back!!
xo
4/14/11
Smack Your Lips!
How obsessed were you guys with Lip Smackers as children...or now still.
I literally had every single one, including the really big ones! I would get tons for all occassions, and then buy single ones with my allowance and stuff.
My faves were marshmallow, watermelon, dr.pepper, and pink lemonade! They tasted so good and made your lips so pretty.
I still to this day have such a weird obsession with always having my lips mositurized, that I sleep with a lip smackers under my pillow and apply in the middle of the night subcontiously.
Speaking of, I could use a re-application right now...
I literally had every single one, including the really big ones! I would get tons for all occassions, and then buy single ones with my allowance and stuff.
My faves were marshmallow, watermelon, dr.pepper, and pink lemonade! They tasted so good and made your lips so pretty.
I still to this day have such a weird obsession with always having my lips mositurized, that I sleep with a lip smackers under my pillow and apply in the middle of the night subcontiously.
Speaking of, I could use a re-application right now...
4/13/11
Homemade Sweet Potato Fries
If you're like me, whenever a food place offers the option of "sweet potato fries" as a side, its an automatic YES. No matter what.
I loveeee them!
And I've recently started making them at home. They are so easy, quick, and delicious - making them the perfect snack.
1.) buy a sweet potato (duh), wash and peel it.
2.) cut into "fry" size wedges. It doesn't need to be even, just make them small enough that they will cook.
3.) LIGHTLY oil the bottom of a cooking pan
4.) lay out the fries on the pan so they are not overlapping
5.) sprinkle seasoning on (I like Cayenne pepper and Rosemary, but you can use Seasoning Salt, regular salt, or basically anything)
6.) Put in oven at 370 degrees for about 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them, and when they start to get crispy looking, they are ready.
7.) ENJOY :) and dip in your fave sauce, I like ranch or chipotle mayo. MMMMMM
I loveeee them!
And I've recently started making them at home. They are so easy, quick, and delicious - making them the perfect snack.
1.) buy a sweet potato (duh), wash and peel it.
2.) cut into "fry" size wedges. It doesn't need to be even, just make them small enough that they will cook.
3.) LIGHTLY oil the bottom of a cooking pan
4.) lay out the fries on the pan so they are not overlapping
5.) sprinkle seasoning on (I like Cayenne pepper and Rosemary, but you can use Seasoning Salt, regular salt, or basically anything)
6.) Put in oven at 370 degrees for about 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them, and when they start to get crispy looking, they are ready.
7.) ENJOY :) and dip in your fave sauce, I like ranch or chipotle mayo. MMMMMM
Quote of the Day
"There are two types of people I don't trust: people who don't drink, and people who collect stickers"
-Chelsea Handler
-Chelsea Handler
4/10/11
A Song to Chill to
Metric- Collect Call.
I love to drive to this song when I'm alone on a sunny day :) She has such a unique voice and their music is so interesting.
Camp Fire Songs
Summer is officially here! (In my mind, at least).
We had our first camp fire last night, perfectly setting the mood for the many fun nights to come in the next few nights.
Can't wait :)
We had our first camp fire last night, perfectly setting the mood for the many fun nights to come in the next few nights.
Can't wait :)
Cant Wait To Cook
Cooking has become quite a passion of mine since living in France. Mostly because I am travelling and eating out a lot, so when I want a "home-cooked meal" I have to prepare it myself.
What used to be a tedious task has now become a very fun and exciting hobby.
And guess what? Gwyneth Paltrow has just released a cook book! I am so excited about this, and will picking up a copy as soon as it comes out.
I spend quite a bit of my spare time on her website, www.goop.com, where she features posts about cooking (and everything else!), so to have a hard copy of her nutrition and health advice will be great.
For those of you guys who haven't quite gotten into cooking yet, I very much recommend it. Start by dedicating one day (Sunday's are a good day) to preparing a healthy and delicious meal for you and a friend. Look up new things to try online, and take control over what is going into your body.
Or pick up a copy of this book for inspiration. Ahhh, how I love Gwyneth!
What used to be a tedious task has now become a very fun and exciting hobby.
And guess what? Gwyneth Paltrow has just released a cook book! I am so excited about this, and will picking up a copy as soon as it comes out.
I spend quite a bit of my spare time on her website, www.goop.com, where she features posts about cooking (and everything else!), so to have a hard copy of her nutrition and health advice will be great.
For those of you guys who haven't quite gotten into cooking yet, I very much recommend it. Start by dedicating one day (Sunday's are a good day) to preparing a healthy and delicious meal for you and a friend. Look up new things to try online, and take control over what is going into your body.
Or pick up a copy of this book for inspiration. Ahhh, how I love Gwyneth!
4/9/11
Kristin Cavallari for DONNA MIZANI
How HOT is Kristin?! Since Laguna Beach she's always been my fave.
She isn't exactly a great "model" , since all she was doing was looking over her shoulder, but the girl is gorgeous.
I want her shooeeesss! And dress. And even those Viking horn things.
4/8/11
CHECK THIS OUT!!
Click on the link posted in the COMMENT SECTION (sry guys, it wouldn't let me post it here for some reason?) to find out what foods YOU should be eating to stay healthy and what part of the body they are directly affecting.
Health = Happiness. So take it seriously! xxoo
C'mon Baby Light My Fire
There's a big difference between a good candle and a bad candle. But what makes a good candle good?
1.) A clean wax (any kind is fine, but most are made of beeswax)
2.) A good-burning lead
3.) A heat-proof container
4.) pure, undiluted fragrance oil
Quality candles are worth the price you pay for them. Here are some good ones to check out:
Diptyque Candles, Paris
Retails for $28/$60 depending on the size
They use all natural ingredients for their scent, and have some unique flavors. My fave is Pomander which is kind of spicey and sweet at the same time.
Gold Canyon Candles, Arizona
Retails for approx. $30
The wick lasts forever, and the smells make me hungry.
Le Labo Candles, New York
Retails for approx. $70
The candles come in a thick and heavy glass that has a label with your address on it, so after your candle has finished burning you can use it as a jar to store things or for decoration. Perfect as a gift!
1.) A clean wax (any kind is fine, but most are made of beeswax)
2.) A good-burning lead
3.) A heat-proof container
4.) pure, undiluted fragrance oil
Quality candles are worth the price you pay for them. Here are some good ones to check out:
Diptyque Candles, Paris
Retails for $28/$60 depending on the size
They use all natural ingredients for their scent, and have some unique flavors. My fave is Pomander which is kind of spicey and sweet at the same time.
Gold Canyon Candles, Arizona
Retails for approx. $30
The wick lasts forever, and the smells make me hungry.
Le Labo Candles, New York
Retails for approx. $70
The candles come in a thick and heavy glass that has a label with your address on it, so after your candle has finished burning you can use it as a jar to store things or for decoration. Perfect as a gift!
Fresh Fruit
Summer is around the corner. And that doesn't just mean sunshine and beaches and bbqs... it also means FRESH fruit :)
yummm! A healthy way to make sure you are eating enough fruit (as if that should even be a problem..) is to make a big fruit salad or fruit smoothie!
Healthy n' delicious.
yummm! A healthy way to make sure you are eating enough fruit (as if that should even be a problem..) is to make a big fruit salad or fruit smoothie!
Healthy n' delicious.
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