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May 14 2013

Arts & Entertainment, Celebs, Food, Health and Wellness, Self Help!, Travel

Beyonce’s Preggers Proof, Out of Control in the Present, and What You Should be Eating… When in Rome

After today, I’m going to go ahead and call it.

Beyonce Pregnancy Speculation Grows After Concert Cancelation (Enstarz) – Instincts are telling me yes on this one. You heard it here (so I can gloat later on.) It also makes me feel a smidge better that I’ll be missing her world tour thanks to a world tour of my own. I can’t imagine she’ll last the whole thing if it’s true, and certainly not in full, fierce force.

This just looks like me on a “skinny” day.

Mmmm yeah. There’s your proof.

TUESDAY POSTINGS: It’s late. Let’s get right to it.

Chef’s Guide to Eating in Rome (Huffington Post) – More and more, you’ll see samples that I’m posting for my benefit only. I’m hoping maybe 2 or 3 of you are also planning a trip to Italy in the near future. It’s okay if you’re not. You can be jealous, I’m fine with that.

Be Present, Because Control is an Illusion (MindBodyGreen) – I saw this on Twitter and had an infamous ‘aHA!’ moment. Control is my sexy perfection dream. It’s no wonder I spend a lot of time wondering why I can’t quite achieve it and feel like crap instead. Oh heyyyy! Because it’s FAKE! Well, it’s not fake, but it’s not really what you should be aiming for, so they say.

Brad Pitt Calls Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy “Heroic” (People) – It’s the elephant in the room. You know I’ve never been an Angie fan, but this is quite brave, I have to say. It’s a truly selfless move for her family. One point for Team Jolie.

When Sleep Hurts: How to Make Your Bed Less Painful (LA Daily News) – Again, I have a list of things that I need help with so you have to suffer through my research. Thanks. You’re all very patient. This one will help you pass the time while you wait another year for a new mattress that you should have purchased 6 months ago.

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May 12 2013

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Health and Wellness, TV, Moms, Arts & Entertainment, Weight Loss, Movies

This One’s For the BEST Moms, Conquering Food Cravings, and Actually Reading the Damn Book

Everyone thinks their mom is the best, (you’re wrong, mine is, bitches), but do you agree with this list of…

The Best TV and Movie Moms (Styleite) – I am a little disappointed to not see Norma Bates on this list. That’s DEVOTION. At least the original Aunt Viv made the list. I still miss her.

SUNDAY HELPINGS: Did everyone have a lovely Mother’s Day with their mommies? I was lucky enough to have the entire weekend with mine, and we did what any dynamic mother/daughter team do when they’re together: feast, imbibe, and nap. Ideal holiday. Next up on the week ahead? Not eating, not drinking, and… I won’t pretend that I’m going to avoid napping. That’s my God-given right.

Conquer Your Food Cravings (Oprah) – I don’t know about you, but spending my days in a less than exhilarating, mind-numbing job has left me a lot of time to develop the appetite of a truck driver. You know, it’s something to do and whatnot. Before I jet off to my first archaeological survey this summer, I have to work on curbing that little issue considerably, or no olive tree, gelato stand, or Italian farm goat is safe from my insatiable hunger. It’s pretty serious.

American Idol Drama Upstages Actual Show (Huffington Post) – If I had enough time, I’d probably do an entire rant about this, but I have other things to complain about. Does anyone even watch this show anymore? Why is it still on the air? Time to let go, Nigel. Time to let go. And watch The Voice, 3 times a week, on NBC.

8 Ways to Shake Up Your Life, Now (Refinery 29) – If you aren’t on the verge of moving to another country or whatever, this may be of interest to you. Spoiler alert: you’ll have to change yourself. So, you may or may not be into that.

10 Classic Books You Read in High School to Reread Now (Publishers Weekly) – The obvious choice is, The Great Gatsby, of course. When I started to think about all the books I “read” in high school, I realized it may be a good time to actually do the leg work. Push a little past the Gatz and revisit some of these classics. Then- send me the Spark Notes. K? Thanks.

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May 08 2013

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Celebs, Lifestyle, Moms

Small Plates of Distrust and Frugality

Just got home from a dinner party… tyyyypical Wednesday. Yes. I may have had some wine which is why I included the extra ‘y’s in typical. There’s so many things I wanted to write about today, but you’ll get a small plate of some BS, because that’s what happens when one finally gets a social life, right before leaving town. Ironic, isn’t it? Yep, just said it. I’ll keep dropping not-so-subtle hints until I have full permission to just come out with it. But Ann Arbor and I are soon to be parting ways…

The Least Trusted Person in America is… (Huffington Post) - Well, there are two celebrities no one in their right mind would trust as far as they could throw. Can you guess who? I’m going to make you click the link and find out, because I’m buzzed and it amuses me.

Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50 (Style Bistro) – Whoa, buddy. You’re running out of time. You can forget that free shipping, now.

I know my Mom would like this…

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May 07 2013

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Celebs, Food, News and Inspirational Stories, Self Help!

Celebrities Dressed as Couches, Stress Cleanses, and Cleveland Hero: The Remix

You knew it was just a matter of time…

Charles Ramsey Autotune: Cleveland Hero (Huffington Post) - This is the best day of that guy’s life. Oh, and good they found those girls, too.

TUESDAY HELPINGS: What have I been up to, you might ask? Eh.. nothing really. Yesterday I had ice cream for dinner. I almost lost my Chapstick today. That’s about it. Yet, I seem to be exceedingly busy with other obligations, a dinner party tomorrow, and the big Mother’s Day weekend, which I’m happy to be spending with my parents in town. So this week’s samples may be a tad rushed. That doesn’t mean I love you any less.

Who Wore it Better: Celebrity or Furniture? (Huffington Post) – I know I already mentioned this yesterday, but I couldn’t resist the genius comparisons. Many of your favorite celebrities are here, dressed like couches from last night’s Met Gala. Hence, you’ll never catch me wearing printed pants or anything like that. Ever.

Gloves? Is that really necessary?

How to Prep Asparagus (Food52) – Now that it’s spring, you cannot. Escape. The wrath of. the asparagus. It will be in every meal, at every fine dining restaurant you visit, and on every grill of every barbecue you attend, for at least 2 months. I have zero problems with this, so I think you need to learn how to properly prep those little buggers. And for the record, I really don’t notice a smell afterwards…

Keep it snappy.

The One-Day Stress Cleanse (Oprah) - Dr. Oz hands down these orders for people stressing over jobs, children, money, or finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift, (I’m set this year… phew.) Though the first advice is to ‘listen to stress-free tunes’, don’t make the mistake of seeking out Oprah’s favorite calming music playlist. Anything with Sade and Radiohead mentioned in the same breath, I’m just not interested in.

Tech Writer Proves You Can Survive Without the Internet for a Year (ABC News) - Whoa. This guy. I am going to be picking and pulling through this interview for the next few weeks, searching desperately for advice on how to go through withdrawal with grace and dignity. When in Rome… (leave your smartphone at home and try not to go crazy.)

Japanese Cooking: Pantry Essentials (Food & Wine) – Man, I love a great noodle dish, a stir fry, or of course sushi. I love making these at home, except for sushi, because that was a foolish nightmare I will never endure again, but for everything else, you need some pantry essentials that will make your experience a lot tastier. Here they are.

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May 01 2013

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Health and Wellness, TV, Food, Arts & Entertainment, Weight Loss

The Daytime Emmy Nomination Goes to Outdoor Workouts, Healthy Dinners, and Cheap Wines

And the 2013 Daytime Emmy Nominations go to…

Young and the Restless Leads With 23 Nominations (Variety) – Since no one really cares about the Daytime Emmys, and no one bothers to mention that nominations were announced today, I thought I’d just take care of it. Here they are. Notes: WTG General Hospital with 19 noms, and boo hiss to nominating Lindsey Morgan over Kelly Sullivan? You’re right, maybe this whole thing is a useless sham.

You deserved a win Connie, you crazy S.O.B.

WEDNESDAY HELPINGS: Hello, hello. How was your first real day of Spring, (which in this millennium means Summer?) Unless you are in Colorado or Australia, of course. Mine was pretty good, thanks for asking. I learned that once the weather breaks, I have zero desire to be confined to the likes of a gym, so today, I quit being a baby and hit the UMich track. At 6AM. Because I don’t like being around people. Ya do what you gotta do. I loved it. If you don’t like buildings or people, you may enjoy some of the samples below.

Outdoor Cardio Meltdown: 10 New Workout Ideas (Shape) - Okay, if you live somewhere where stand up paddle boarding is even an option, then I don’t feel sorry for you. At all.

Over 60 Healthy Weeknight Dinners (Food Network) – Simple, nutritious, and tasty is what everyone is looking for. It’s got to be easy or it’s not going to happen. Lighten up your favorites or try something new. I tried a lightened up curried chicken recipe this week. It was not good. It wasn’t from this website, so don’t worry.

How to Make Healthy Habits Stick (Mind Body Green) – I ponder this topic nearly once a week, when I’m restarting everything about my life. I’ll be honest, it’s really difficult for an ‘all-or-nothing’ mindset person, which I am. She yells at us for that in item #2.

Top 10 Wines Under $10 (Huffington Post) - I’d be interested to see if my favorite food and wine bloggers agree with this list.

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Apr 29 2013

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Arts & Entertainment, Celebs, Food, Music

2-4-1 Monday with Man Band News, an Ode to Wontons, and Hilarious Celebrity Commercials

I just discovered 98 Degrees has a new song, called ‘Girls Night Out’ which one Twitter user described as, “creepy”. So of course I had to listen. In the hunt, I found another great article about one of their other new singles that I thought you’d appreciate as well. It’s a 2-4-1 Monday.

98 Degrees Released a New Song About Their Penises (The Daily Beast) – Teehehe.

‘Girls Night Out’ Premieres off of Upcoming 98 Degrees Album (Huffington Post) – The reason this is noteworthy is because of all the boy bands, 98 degrees was 50-75% hot (sorry Justin Jeffre), while the other boy bands had maybe 2 hot guys at the most. Now, they’re all around 40 and have become creepy dance-club ogler-men.

MONDAY HELPINGS: Besides 98 Degrees burnin’ it up on the charts (I’m kidding, relax,) the other big story today is the courageous stand Jason Collins took by being the first active NBA player to come out. I actually wish this didn’t have to be a lead story at all, but as long as it is, I am proud of the message he’s sending and hope it will help other people feel comfortable enough to do the same. #EqualityForAll. Other than that, I’m obsessed with wonton wrappers. That is all.

5 Ways to Use Wonton Wrappers (Can You Stay For Dinner?) – I’ve seen them, I’ve heard about them, and this weekend, I finally made the purchase. I am glad I did. The wonton wrapper makes me feel as if I can shortcut my way to a tasty appetizer, boil my way to fake homemade raviolis, and portion control my snacking desires. Because this is a 2-4-1 Monday, I have to share at least 2 great sites!

Main Course Muffin/Cupcakes (Emily Bites) - When I began my wonton wrapper recipe search, I started here. Emily Bites knows her way around a wonton wrapper, and uses them for “cups” “cupcakes” and even for a good old fashioned egg roll, all with Weight Watchers Points Plus values. I predict you’ll spend at least 27 minutes on this website.

Budweiser ‘Buddy Cup’ Connects Beer Drinkers on Facebook (PCMag) – I can think of so many, many reasons that this is a bad idea. One clink of your wired glass, and that creepster that bought you a drink has access to every facet of your online life. But makes for good for stories, right?! Right?!

10 Best Commercials With Celebrities Part I (Hello Giggles) – This is the perfect end to my evening, and I hope yours, too. Just click on it and see Nicholas Cage’s face and you’ll know all is right with the world. Big plus: some are the best kind of celebrity commercials… commercials from Japan.

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Apr 16 2013

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Fashion, Food, Lifestyle, Self Help!, The Ann Arbor Sampler, Travel

Changing Everything About Your Life in 7 Days, Releasing Fear, and a Spot of Tea, Guv’nah?

If you are a local, fabulous, funny, shiny, happy local food and/or drink blogger, (or a wannabe, like myself), you may be interested in an exciting get together tomorrow evening at The Bar at 327 Braun Ct. It will be a joyous meet up with some of Ann Arbor’s most talented movers, shakers, and tasters.

Calling All Local Food and Drink Bloggers (Food and Wine Hedonist) – I’m pretty pumped! Join us… we’ll be nice, I promise.

TUESDAY HELPINGS:

Some days, you wake up and think: “It’s time to change everything about my life.” It was a day like that for me. Well, after enduring another ho-hum, energy-less morning and afternoon, that is. Sometimes, things feel so stagnant, you feel like your only option is to completely break free from it by changing everything. That means your routine, your clothes, your hair, your diet, your exercise, your path to work, your thoughts, your city? Basically, everything but your husband can go. That’s how I felt all damn day. I know life is about to bring something, I’m just getting a little impatient waiting for it to happen. With that as the spirit of this post, let’s get funky.

7 Ways to Change Your Life in the Next 7 Days (lyved.com) - I like results, and I like them fast. 3 months to feel better? One year? Ain’t nobody got time for that!

How to Release the Fear of Failing: 20 Inspiring Definitions for Failure (Tiny Buddha) – Is this getting too deep for you? That means you’re just scared. Feel the fear and GO FOR IT (yes, that is a direct quote from the “hit” movie, House Arrest.) I’m especially guilty of #2.

Dove’s ‘Real Beauty Sketches Ad’ Tells Women They’re More Beautiful Than They Realize (Huffington Post) – I haven’t watched this video yet because I accidentally found myself at a coffee shop hosting poetry night. Whoops. But I plan to when I get home, because I’ve already seen posts from around the Internet today claiming that it’s, “weep worthy”. I love a good cry. Women: stop being so bitchy to yourselves!

Matching TV Characters with Australian Fashion Week Collections (TheVine) – Here’s your dose of fashion with a side of TV via Australia, because I miss it. I spent 4.5 under appreciated months down under, and now, I’ll live vicariously through pictures of what I might be wearing, had life given us jobs on the other side of the world. I’ll get back there…someday.

Just a typical day in Sydney.

The 5 S Approach to Tea Appreciation (Chama Tea Blog) - When I’m on, I’m on like Donkey Kong for tea. All night, it’s tea. Trouble is, I’m no tea expert, and it gets boring- fast. I’m used to having more of a worship relationship with coffee, but I forget that tea is also, quite the experience. It’s not just about pretending your vanilla tea is actually a giant ice cream sundae, like I do, but accepting it for what is. Being in the moment, all that stuff. God, I’m deep tonight.

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Apr 10 2013

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Arts & Entertainment, Celebs, Food, Health and Wellness, Moms, Music

Get Mad About Terrible Liquor Flavors, Being Stood Up by a Boy Band Member, and Whacky Amanda Bynes

Aw, poor Jon. I wonder how long he’s going to make it…

Jonathan Knight Exits New Kids on the Block Show Mid-Concert (CNN) - My favorite part of this scenario was when he stood at the back of the stage and started texting. Bad ass. As a showman, there is a reason Jordan was always the best one. That’s all I’ll say.

This picture says it all. No one should put Jonny in the corner.

WEDNESDAY HELPINGS:

Isn’t coming back from vacation a bitch? I tend to think it is, so I decided to take another vacation to recover from my prior vacation. It’s just a prior commitment in the rust belt, but I’m still grateful for any escape from the ordinary. It has been extra ordinary lately (not to be confused with extraordinary.) I do feel that new oomph on the horizon.. can you feel it? Let’s build up to it.

7 Sites You Should Be Wasting Your Time On (Huffington Post) - The DS prides itself on being one of your daily internet time-wasters. From one procrastinator to others, enjoy this HuffPo feature that this week features cats replacing balls in sporting events, Jim’ll paint it (this one has a special meaning for my family), and reasons why Seinfeld taught you everything you needed to know about life. I’m not sure I can relate to that one. I’m more of a Friends gal.

10 Worst Breakfasts to Feed Your Children (ActiveBeat) - Or yourself, really. Be prepared to clean out your pantry and go to work and school hungry.

22 Flavored Liquors That Will Make You Angry (Buzzfeed) – So maybe there is a theme here and we’re not quite ready to let go of our anger and winter despair to lead a positive, more productive life. It’s weird how things just come out like that. Either way, this is a good list.

How to Brew Coffee Like a Professional Barista (Expert Enough) – I love my Keurig so much. It’s so convenient and, I’m just enamored. Still, I can’t help but feel guilty knowing it’s not a “real” cup of coffee, slow brewed like it used to be back in the days of inconvenience. Now, when I go to a bona fide coffee shop, I’m worried I’ve become a coffee wimp. This is a good place to start over.

Amanda Bynes Spotted With a Suspicious Cigarette (NY Daily News) - I’ve gone too long without mentioning this because Amanda Bynes has always been a non-factor in my life. She is getting pretty whack though, huh?

Have a good night.

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Mar 26 2013

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James Franco Explains Hath-Haters, Shooting Espresso Before Napping, and Carrie Bradshaw: Alternate Ending

So you can probably tell by my post earlier this afternoon how I feel about the Supreme Court’s discussions on marriage equality. I’ve said it a bunch before, The DS isn’t a soapbox for things I want to debate over, protest for, or anything else in those realms, but I do think marriage equality is far from political. It’s common sense. You are made to be who you are, love whom you love, and live the way you want to live, especially in America (supposedly). It is well past the time to make this a reality for every American citizen, and every member of the human race.

And now, on with it!

James Franco Explains Why He and Others Hate Anne Hathaway (Huffington Post) – Mmmhaha. It’s good to have someone in the know break it down for us. For the record, I’ve been a “Hath-hater”, I guess they call it, since long ago, before any of the Oscar buzz or whatnot. I really don’t hate her, I guess it’s all the fakey-feeling ingenue that rubs me the wrong way. For the record, her and Franco have ‘made up’. Maybe someday, her and I will, too.

TUESDAY HELPINGS:

I forget what a great combination writing and drinking is. I’m sitting here with my Blue, thinking about how great my Oberon was at dinner. If Oberon is with us, you know summer can’t be that far away. Also in Tuesday lessons: appreciate everything while it’s here. That sounds so touchy feely, but it’s easy to spend all Tuesday long trudging through the day (as I did), just waiting for the weekend or vacation, or whatever the next “good” thing is and forget what’s here right now. I got a reminder this evening, and now I’ll pass it on, and maybe I’ll be your reminder tonight. Your life is now. Or you can tell me to STFU. That’s okay too, just keep reading.

Cheers.

What Candace Bushnell Thinks Should Have Happened For Carrie Bradshaw (Marquee Blog) – Turns out, the lady behind the book didn’t agree with the ends of Carrie Bradshaw, which in a way, I agree with. That second movie was garbage.

10 Year Old Boy Launches Recycling Business, Donates Profits to Homeless Kids (Inhabitots) – Everyone loves a story like this, especially when you’re in my line of work. Happy that this kid is a part of our future, as opposed to other things I see and worry about…

How to Make Up For Lack of Sleep (Oprah) – Some of these are actually new tips, so read on. If you were to graph out the last month of samples, you’d see a trend having to do with lack of sleep… it’s my nemesis.

Ruffle Up Your Wardrobe (Fashion Feen) – I really, really like this site. This is a comprehensive piece on adding ruffles to your wardrobe according to your body type. Very thorough! I also felt uplifted by the “Wear a Sundress to Work” post (ah Springggg)… and you should probably also check out the feature on Bey for H&M. Notice I chose not to feature that one here. I’m trying to spare you my gushing for a few days! Welcome!

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Mar 20 2013

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Fashion, Lifestyle

First Day of Spring Small Plates with Feng Shui, Fashion, and Trashy Spring Breakers

Happy first day of Spring! I could mention how it’s snowing, 30 degrees, and miserable, but I won’t. Here are a few small plates to chomp on while I spend my evening being an “active human.”

Green Spring Cleaning with Feng Shui (Inhabitat.com) – I am fascinated by Feng Shui and think there is something to it, although I understand it only 2%. Spring seems like the perfect time to read up on it, especially while your indoors, under blankets, by the fire waiting for Spring to actually get here.

The Trashiest Spring Break Destinations (Huffington Post) – Some you’ll know, some will surprise you, some may bring back some embarrassing memories for you. Not me! I have a mom that cares about me.

What to Wear In Between Seasons (FashionFeen.com) - Trying to boost everyone’s depressing blacks and greys. Only if you want. I support wearing those colors all year long.

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The Daily Sampler

A tasting of the best of what's around

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Beyonce’s Preggers Proof, Out of Control in the Present, and What You Should be Eating… When in Rome

This One’s For the BEST Moms, Conquering Food Cravings, and Actually Reading the Damn Book

Celebrities Dressed as Couches, Stress Cleanses, and Cleveland Hero: The Remix

The Daytime Emmy Nomination Goes to Outdoor Workouts, Healthy Dinners, and Cheap Wines

2-4-1 Monday with Man Band News, an Ode to Wontons, and Hilarious Celebrity Commercials

Changing Everything About Your Life in 7 Days, Releasing Fear, and a Spot of Tea, Guv’nah?

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