Winter Warmers
Baby it's cold outside... time to put up the tree, decorate the house, start the Christmas shopping and... cook yummy food that will keep you warm!
Here are my favorites:
Here are some cool blogs:
Mommyhungry / Cookingclassy / Chockohlawtay / Fullbellies / Bakeforhappykids
If you know any "cool" cooking blogs, please let me know :)
With love,
B-lou
Here are my favorites:
Oven Steamed Salmon with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction / Carrot Cake / Chickpea and vegetable curry / Apple Cake
Mommyhungry / Cookingclassy / Chockohlawtay / Fullbellies / Bakeforhappykids
If you know any "cool" cooking blogs, please let me know :)
With love,
B-lou
Turkey day is coming up y'all
Thanksgiving is right around the corner...and I am not here to teach you how to perfectly cook a turkey...because I can't. But I would like to bring up an idea that is not "food-related" and a little bit of history is always good...
Where does the tradition of Thanksgiving come from?
"Celebrated on the 4th Thursday on November, this American festival is an acknowledgement of gratitude for a plentiful harvest.
In 1620, one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to land at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in America. However, their first winter was severe and their crops failed in the new climate and half of them died due to lack of fresh food. The few who survived were saved as Native Americans of the Iroquois tribe taught them how to grow corn and other crops.
In the next autumn ,1621, bountiful crops of corn, barley, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The settlers had much to be thankful for, so a feast was planned. They invited the Iroquois chief and his tribe for this feast. The Indians brought turkeys and other wild game for the settlers. And the feast consisted of cranberries, corn turkey and deer, along with dishes taught by the Indians.
Each year, the settlers decided to celebrate the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. In 1776, after the U.S. became independent, the government recommended that a thanksgiving day be held to celebrate the occasion.
President George Washington suggested November 26 as Thanksgiving Day.
The date was again shifted in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the fourth Thursday of November to lengthen the shopping period before Christmas."
Therefore, since this holiday is about "being thankful", make sure you to put a little special note on the table for each of your relative with a "special thanks".
That way, it is not only about "great food" but also about being thankful.
Where does the tradition of Thanksgiving come from?
"Celebrated on the 4th Thursday on November, this American festival is an acknowledgement of gratitude for a plentiful harvest.
In 1620, one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to land at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in America. However, their first winter was severe and their crops failed in the new climate and half of them died due to lack of fresh food. The few who survived were saved as Native Americans of the Iroquois tribe taught them how to grow corn and other crops.
In the next autumn ,1621, bountiful crops of corn, barley, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The settlers had much to be thankful for, so a feast was planned. They invited the Iroquois chief and his tribe for this feast. The Indians brought turkeys and other wild game for the settlers. And the feast consisted of cranberries, corn turkey and deer, along with dishes taught by the Indians.
Each year, the settlers decided to celebrate the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. In 1776, after the U.S. became independent, the government recommended that a thanksgiving day be held to celebrate the occasion.
President George Washington suggested November 26 as Thanksgiving Day.
The date was again shifted in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the fourth Thursday of November to lengthen the shopping period before Christmas."
Therefore, since this holiday is about "being thankful", make sure you to put a little special note on the table for each of your relative with a "special thanks".
That way, it is not only about "great food" but also about being thankful.
Laptop skin
Have you ever heard about "laptop skin?"
The concept is simple but genius. The laptop skin is a precision-cut vinyl adhesive material, that is designed to be durable and to give laptops a unique, customized look while also protecting the laptop from scratches and other damage from wear and tear.
Perfect for me since I take care of my laptop the same way people handle suitcases at the airport...Yes...not so careful! So if you are like me, go on the website: society6 and get a cool laptop skin!
You can also get an ipad skin or a new iphone cover! So many cool art prints to choose from!
(click on the pictures to get the direct link)
With love,
B-lou
The concept is simple but genius. The laptop skin is a precision-cut vinyl adhesive material, that is designed to be durable and to give laptops a unique, customized look while also protecting the laptop from scratches and other damage from wear and tear.
Perfect for me since I take care of my laptop the same way people handle suitcases at the airport...Yes...not so careful! So if you are like me, go on the website: society6 and get a cool laptop skin!
You can also get an ipad skin or a new iphone cover! So many cool art prints to choose from!
(click on the pictures to get the direct link)
With love,
B-lou
VOTE VOTE VOTE
Show your election day spirit today!
And remember.... you need to VOTE so you can let your democratic voice talk.
Make sure you do your part but do not complain about the result, not everybody thinks alike. Just accept the way democracy works and hope for the best!
Women: Every woman will have at least one item that is blue or red in the closet. I am not worried.
(click on the picture to get the direct link)
Bow-tie lovers. Join the club
Bow-tie lovers. Join the club.
Here are some websites to make your own bow-tie:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/05/repurposing-neck-tie-into-bow-tie.html
http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/how-to-make-a-bow-tie.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bow-Tie
http://papernstitchblog.com/2011/03/29/diy-craft-project-how-to-make-the-cutest-boys-bowtie-in-time-for-easter/
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-bow-tie-.html
http://abrightlineup.blogspot.com/2012/05/stamp-tie-it.html
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