So I just received my J’adore Vox Box from Influenster. What’s Influenster, you’re wondering? It’s a great website that connects bloggers and others on social media platforms to the products and brands they love. Basically, you write reviews, earn points, and get free shit. Send me an email or leave a comment with your e-mail if you want an invitation! Now, on to the goodies. First up, we have… View Post »
Savings-debt debate update
I posted a few weeks back about how Mac and I have different visions on money. We’re trying to walk the fine line of the marital compromise and have come up with a solution. At the moment, Mac’s BAH (his housing allowance) and COLA (cost of living adjustment for technically being stationed in Qatar though he’s technically in Afghanistan) have not been added to his pay, so he’s actually making less… View Post »
Valentine’s Day care package – February
I decided to go with “I’m Nuts About You” as a theme for Mac’s Valentine’s Day care package. Obviously, I have a borderline unhealthy obsession with squirrels. I wrapped the nuts and the cookie bars in Saran wrap, put them in Ziploc bags and then in plastic containers. The Mio and water enhancers also go in a Ziploc bag in case they explode under pressure. What’s inside: Candied walnuts (in… View Post »
I don’t have to love my body
I hate seeing promotions about weight loss that involve loving your body however it looks. I get that they’re trying to promote self-confidence and encouraging women to be healthy instead of skinny. But I have to disagree for a minute. Right now, I am neither skinny nor healthy. I’ve allowed my weight to get out of control, and I’m not happy with what I see in the mirror. Loving my… View Post »
Au Bon Pain chicken Caesar wrap
Back in college, I used to frequent the Au Bon Pain in Virginia Tech’s student union. It was always jam-packed, so I would normally grab something quick and pre-made. The Au Bon Pain chicken Caesar wrap was one of my go-to options. These days, I don’t live anywhere near an Au Bon Pain, so I like to recreate these wraps at home. If you like Au Bon Pain, be sure… View Post »
Say what?
A while back whilst driving to Atlanta for work, I was listening to my usual Atlanta radio station. The DJs of the morning show did a segment on misheard lyrics. I have to admit that I am absolutely terrible at learning the actual lyrics to songs. I tend to learn 90% of them and adlib whatever I think I hear for the last 10%. Here are some of my gems…. View Post »