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Do you have some foods that you associate with fun childhood memories? I always loved making S’mores as a child. No matter how we made them it was always an ooey-gooey time with laughs around the fire or fire pit. I … Read more
With “Iron Man 3“ landing in theaters on May 3, I know there will be a lot of kids asking for Iron Man parties. Of course, planning a super hero party takes some super planning and mad skills. To help, … Read more
When we headed to Phoenix, Arizona for the very first Bloggers Go girlfriend getaway, there were a few things we knew we could count on. It would be sunny – since Phoenix has 300+ days a year of sunshine. We were going … Read more
Avengers and Iron Man fans know Virginia “Pepper” Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr.) girlfriend. But, did you know when she started at Stark Industries, she was in the secretarial pool? Or that she was previously married … Read more
Matcha is made by grinding whole tea leaves with granite millstones. The stone grinding process is done very slowly, to avoid damaging the tea leaves’ delicate flavor. So slowly, that in an hour only 40 grams of tea (less than 1.5 ounces) … Read more
The great outdoors in Florida can be a little scary, between the alligators, super sized snakes, and the humongous mosquitoes. So, when you’re ready to explore the Everglades, its better to turn to an expert for wild florida airboat rides … Read more
The chemistry between Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel in “Safe Haven“ is electrifying. While I’m not at liberty to share any more of my thoughts on the movie until Thursday (don’t forget to stop back and read my review), I … Read more
Since opening in 1988, Arabian Nights is one of the most honored dinner shows in the world. Owner and CEO Mark Miller, built Arabian Nights 25 years ago, fulfilling his dream to join the greatest horses and riders under one roof. This … Read more
I’m proud to be from the south, a Carolina girl (South Carolina that is), raised on collard greens, beach music, college football, and sweet tea. Living in Wisconsin for two years, I missed the slower pace, hearing friends say “y’all”, … Read more
There’s one thing you can count on when it comes to weddings…they’re expensive. Luckily, there are lots of ways to save money on your wedding. Ask friends to take your wedding pictures, buy a used wedding dress, schedule the wedding … Read more
Tomorrow with six days left before Christmas, the weather in Houston is forecast to be an 80 degree day! The good news, a cold front is supposed to move in Thursday and stay through Christmas. With cooler weather and a … Read more
“Old school”, “retro” and “vintage” are words that seem to be trending frequently these days. Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph is about an old arcade game, like the ones I grew up playing in the 80s. Watching the film was a bit … Read more
I know what you’re thinking, she’s built for speed and endurance right? You’re right, but I think there is a bit of a techie in her too. Like any woman she has layers. Sleek, sexy lines on the outside with … Read more
Visiting Park City, Utah in the summer may be a little out of the ordinary for those that consider the Utah mountains a destination created for snow skiing. As someone who lives with an avid snow skier, I might have … Read more
This summer I tried cultivating my first garden. I failed. I blame it on a variety of factors. Lack of rain and fertilizer would be one (hey, it was my first try – I lived and learned.) Another reason would be a … Read more
For some reason the past few weeks have been filled with heartache for several of my friends. All unrelated, but each one no more or less difficult for those involved. Inspirational Quotes While offering a patient and un-judging ear, I … Read more