Originally reviewed on Goodreads I think if I had read this book first before I watched the Netflix show I might've had a glowing opinion of it but alas, I saw the Netflix show first and so I kept comparing it to the show. I also read the book after hearing Piper Kerman talk at my alma… Continue reading Orange is the New Black Book Review
I love how these cookies look. So round, soft and most importantly, not burnt. These cookies all started because I had a bag of frozen raspberries that I wanted to get rid of. I looked on Pinterest for raspberry recipes and saw this… Continue reading Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Book of MormonIt says a lot about how great a show is when you are willing to travel all the way to Pittsburgh to see the show. I first listened to the soundtrack in the summer of 2014 and laughed out loud in my car to the lyrics. It's a laugh out loud type of… Continue reading Favorite Broadway Musicals
Today I decided to bake some cookies. I opened up my cookie cookbook and turned to a neat recipe that I customized based on my liking. If I were to bake these cookies again, I'd divide the recipe in half because I was able to make 3 dozen cookies and that's a lot. I also wouldn't… Continue reading Oatmeal chocolate chip drop cookies
This morning I went to the Worthington Farmer's Market for the first time. I'd heard it ranked as one of the best in Ohio so I wanted to experience it for myself. Personally, I think Granville is the best farmer's market but Worthington definitely had more vendors. It was overwhelming how many tents and vendors there were. One thing… Continue reading Worthington Farmer’s Market Haul
It's after Memorial Day, so that means it's summer, right? I painted my nails last night and as my AC was blasting me with cold air, I decided to try out some hot summery nails. I used Essie nail polish in lime green and hot pink, alternating fingers. To make the watermelon seeds, I used a Sharpie. I… Continue reading Summer watermelon nails
About two weeks ago, I read the YA novel "What We Saw" by Aaron Hartzler. I heard about the book from NPR when they were talking about how YA novels and the importance of showing teens what a healthy first sexual encounter looks like. I picked it up because I like YA novels and I… Continue reading "What We Saw" Book Review
Need a gift for a friend? Give her a pineapple!Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?What a cool gift!Supplies:- Bottle of Champagne (I recommend Barefoot Pink Moscato)- Yellow candy. I used Reeses' but you can also use that fancy gold Lindt chocolate.- green tissue paper- tape- hot glue gun-material to make a bowInstructions:1. Hot… Continue reading Give her a Pineapple
I'm watching Dancing with the Stars while I'm writing this. Nyle from America's Next Top Model is on. It's "Disney night" so Nile is shirtless and dressed as Tarzan. Talk about eye candy!Nyle is one of my favorite ANTM contestants and I'm so happy he's successful after the show.Friday, I left work a bit early… Continue reading Another Tennessee weekend
Last week, I saw that ModCloth had another Stylish Surprise offer so of course I took advantage of it. I got a dress and an apparel item, which I assumed would be a top but this time it was a skirt. I'm aways so nervous opening up the package. What will be inside? That's what I… Continue reading Second Stylish Surprise
Debbie Wakefield 