Marvelous - cool article
As part of a promotion for the Sydney International Food Festival, the advertising agency WHYBIN\TBWA designed 18 national flags using foods each country is commonly associated with and that would also match the colors of the flag.
Honda Illusions
This new advertisement for the Honda CR-V has the coolest optical illusion.
Enjoy!
With love,
B-lou
Draw the line
Have you heard about the campaign "draw the line"?
The campaign is about "guaranteeing and protecting reproductive rights as fundamental human rights. It also about stopping the attacks by politicians who want to take those rights away."
You can agree or disagree with the campaign, but if you want to support it, you can go to the following website and sign the petition.
With love,
B-lou
Celebrate the little things
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is held every October to raise awareness of the disease and raise money for research.
Since its inception more than 25 years ago, NBCAM has been recognized as a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness.
You can help raise money for research by going on the NBCAM website and buy pink products.
Think about helping others and do not forget to "celebrate the little things".
With love,
B-lou
MAC AIDS FUND
Keep your love for the MAC products and do something "good" for others at the same time!MAC AIDS Fund was established in 1994. The fund was developed to support people who are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.
It was also developed to help donate funds to communities that offer services and help to and prevent the HIV/AIDS through educational programs and services.
VIVA GLAM
The MAC AIDS Fund is supported exclusively by a consumer based model that directs 100 percent of the purchase price (minus VAT where applicable) of Viva Glam Lipstick and Lipgloss to the Fund.
With love,
B-lou
How to Get Flat Abs, Have Amazing Sex and Rule the World in 8 Easy Steps
I found this article from Kate Bartollota on Facebook through a college friend. I loved it and I figured that you guys might enjoy it as well!
The article tells us about 8 easy steps in order to be happy...today!
1. Stop believing your bullshit.
All that stuff you tell yourself about how you are a commitment phobe or a coward or lazy or not creative or unlucky? Stop it. It's bullshit, and deep down you know it. Let it go. Be who you are beneath the bullshit.
2. Be happy now.
Not because of some shiny happy Oprah crap. But because we can choose to appreciate what is in our lives instead of being angry or regretful about what we lack.
3. Look at the stars.
It won't fix the economy. It won't stop wars. It won't give you flat abs, or better sex or even help you figure out your relationship and what you want to do with your life. But it's important. It helps you remember that you and your problems are both infinitesimally small and conversely, that you are a piece of an amazing and vast universe.
4. Let people in.
Tell people that you trust when you need help, or you're depressed -- or you're happy and you want to share it with them. Acknowledge that you care about them and let yourself feel it. Go all in -- it's worth it.
5. Stop with the crazy making.
Don't take things personally. Most of the time, other people's choices and attitudes have absolutely nothing to do with you. Unless you've been behaving like a jerk, in which case...
6. Learn to apologize.
Not the ridiculous, self-deprecating apologizing for who you are and for existing that some people seem to do (what's up with that, anyway?). The ability to sincerely apologize -- without ever interjecting the word "but" -- is an essential skill for living around other human beings.
7. Practice gratitude.
Practice it out loud to the people around you. Practice it silently when you bless your food. Practice it often. Gratitude is not a first world only virtue. Gratitude is the most basic way to connect with that sense of being an integral part of the vastness of the universe.
8. Be kind.
Kurt Vonnegut said it best "There's only one rule that I know of, babies -- 'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
Kindness costs us nothing and pays exponential dividends. I can't save the whole world.
But I can be kind.
The article tells us about 8 easy steps in order to be happy...today!1. Stop believing your bullshit.
All that stuff you tell yourself about how you are a commitment phobe or a coward or lazy or not creative or unlucky? Stop it. It's bullshit, and deep down you know it. Let it go. Be who you are beneath the bullshit.
2. Be happy now.
Not because of some shiny happy Oprah crap. But because we can choose to appreciate what is in our lives instead of being angry or regretful about what we lack.
3. Look at the stars.
It won't fix the economy. It won't stop wars. It won't give you flat abs, or better sex or even help you figure out your relationship and what you want to do with your life. But it's important. It helps you remember that you and your problems are both infinitesimally small and conversely, that you are a piece of an amazing and vast universe.
4. Let people in.
Tell people that you trust when you need help, or you're depressed -- or you're happy and you want to share it with them. Acknowledge that you care about them and let yourself feel it. Go all in -- it's worth it.
5. Stop with the crazy making.
Don't take things personally. Most of the time, other people's choices and attitudes have absolutely nothing to do with you. Unless you've been behaving like a jerk, in which case...
6. Learn to apologize.
Not the ridiculous, self-deprecating apologizing for who you are and for existing that some people seem to do (what's up with that, anyway?). The ability to sincerely apologize -- without ever interjecting the word "but" -- is an essential skill for living around other human beings.
7. Practice gratitude.
Practice it out loud to the people around you. Practice it silently when you bless your food. Practice it often. Gratitude is not a first world only virtue. Gratitude is the most basic way to connect with that sense of being an integral part of the vastness of the universe.
8. Be kind.
Kurt Vonnegut said it best "There's only one rule that I know of, babies -- 'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
Kindness costs us nothing and pays exponential dividends. I can't save the whole world.
But I can be kind.
42
On Saturday night, my boyfriend and I watched the movie 42 and we both loved it!
It was very fascinating to me to see how the racial differences impacted the domain of sports in the USA and... I must admit that it got to my heart.
This movie really moved me so I wanted to share this experience with y'all.
Here is the trailer, watch it and rent the movie if you feel like it. I believe that you will enjoy it!
With love,
B-lou
It was very fascinating to me to see how the racial differences impacted the domain of sports in the USA and... I must admit that it got to my heart.
This movie really moved me so I wanted to share this experience with y'all.
Here is the trailer, watch it and rent the movie if you feel like it. I believe that you will enjoy it!
With love,
B-lou
Back to the roots...
Sorry dear followers, I went back to France for a month and I haven't been updating my blog. I'm sure you all know how it is...between friends, family and parties...it seems like internet does not even exist anymore (and quite frankly,it felt quite nice). But I am back to the United States and I wanted to share some pictures with you all. Hope you will enjoy them!
With love,
B-lou
B-lou
FEED USA
The FEED Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the global food system, starting with ensuring nutritious school meals for all children. The FEED Projects, has so far provided over 55 million school meals to children around the world as a way to address chronic world hunger through the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
To launch the FEED USA campaign, FEED Projects has co-designed a special collection of FEED USA bags exclusively with the Gap. The FEED USA Bucket Bag and FEED USA Canvas Tote are made of iconically American denim and canvas. Each bag sold includes a $5 donation that each customer can direct towards a FEED USA/Donorschoose.org project that will help bring healthier school meals and better nutrition education to kids in the US.
You can buy these items on the following websites:
Target & Feedprojects
To launch the FEED USA campaign, FEED Projects has co-designed a special collection of FEED USA bags exclusively with the Gap. The FEED USA Bucket Bag and FEED USA Canvas Tote are made of iconically American denim and canvas. Each bag sold includes a $5 donation that each customer can direct towards a FEED USA/Donorschoose.org project that will help bring healthier school meals and better nutrition education to kids in the US.
You can buy these items on the following websites:
Target & Feedprojects
Spread the love,
B-lou
Spring's Trend ..."Camo"
This Spring, you don't have to be a hunter or join the army to wear "camo"...you just need to find a piece that suits you and rock it!
With love,
B-lou
With love,
B-lou
Let's get active
Dear followers, I recently just ran my first 10K thanks to a little flyer that I found on a table at Chick-fil-a during my lunch break.
The race was created to support the "Leukemia & Lymphoma society". (See link)
Since I enjoy running and...I have a really big heart, I immediately look for the directions to register.
I registered on a website called : Active.com and I wanted to share this website with you guys because it is very well done. You can look for races in your area, learn about nutrition, discover new kinds of activities....just so you can be active and enjoy it!
The race was created to support the "Leukemia & Lymphoma society". (See link)
Since I enjoy running and...I have a really big heart, I immediately look for the directions to register.
I registered on a website called : Active.com and I wanted to share this website with you guys because it is very well done. You can look for races in your area, learn about nutrition, discover new kinds of activities....just so you can be active and enjoy it!
Learn about "feeling good everyday" (click on the link), Learn about "adventure racing" (click on the link)
And you can learn about many other interesting stuff! Go check it out :)
With love,
B-lou
Little advertising
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Dear followers, I am a member of the Influenster.com website, which is a website designed to try new products and share opinions about new or current products even.Recently, I received a box to try out the new Palmolive Soft Touch and I must say that I really liked it. It cleans dishes perfectly and leave you with soft hands.
You should try it and let me know how you liked it or not.
With love,
B-lou
Whitney Eve
Have you ever heard of the brand "Whitney Eve"? Yes, no, maybe?
Well now you have! The line was created by the celebrity Whitney Port who played in the TV show "The Hills" with Lauren Conrad.
I absolutely adore her collections (only four so far, but there were all wonderful) and thus, I wanted to share with you this little "discovery" of mine!
Summer is here, you probably need a new cute dress anyway right? :)
Shop here: http://www.whitneyeve.com
Well now you have! The line was created by the celebrity Whitney Port who played in the TV show "The Hills" with Lauren Conrad.
I absolutely adore her collections (only four so far, but there were all wonderful) and thus, I wanted to share with you this little "discovery" of mine!
Summer is here, you probably need a new cute dress anyway right? :)
Shop here: http://www.whitneyeve.com
With love,
B-lou
Sweet time
Since I got a fancy "kitchen-aid" mixer as a gift for my birthday, I am working on becoming a good baker. Now I refuse to buy sweets that are already made, I want to make things myself and honestly, I really enjoy trying out new things. Also, I must say that I am very fortunate to be surrounded by so many awesome people who are willing to taste my "creations" (they are not all successful...so thank you guys!) :)
I made these cookies on Thursday night and they were actually pretty good so I decided to share the recipe with you guys!
Ingredients:
1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup unsifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar until well blended. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanuts. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire cooling racks. Store tightly covered.
Enjoy my friends!
With love,
B-lou
I made these cookies on Thursday night and they were actually pretty good so I decided to share the recipe with you guys!
1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup unsifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar until well blended. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanuts. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire cooling racks. Store tightly covered.
Enjoy my friends!
With love,
B-lou
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