Wonder Woman Movie Review: Go See it!
Wonder Woman Movie Review: Go See it! Spoiler alert: I LOVED this movie. Please go see it, so we can talk about it. I’m going to give you the quickest rundown ever because lets face it, there are plenty other ‘reviews’ that are likely way better than mine. First thing: ANN WOLFE. Baby D & I have followed Ann Wolfe for almost 2 decades. She’s a boxing trainer from our home town of Austin, Texas. She’s a total bad-ass, hard-ass, tough as nails, damn good fighter, she’s the picture of perseverance, dedication & hard work. Ann was initially homeless when she moved to Austin, TX, decided she wanted to box,…
Trombone Shorty Parking Lot Symphony
Trombone Shorty Parking Lot Symphony Every once in a while, I fall so deeply in love with something that I have to share it with everyone & Trombone Shorty’s Parking Lot Symphony album is my latest love affair. I was born in Louisiana, so I have a soft spot for New Orleans Jazz & Lord knows, I sure love the blues. But, I also love R&B (specifically 90’s R&B) and love anything that makes feet move, my hips sway & my heart feel. I came across Parking Lot Symphony on Amazon Prime’s New Releases about a month ago & I keep thinking I’ll tire of it, but I don’t. My love for this…
In This Moment by Karma Brown Book Review
In This Moment by Karma Brown Book Review Release Date May 30, 2017 The lowdown from Goodreads Meg Pepper has a fulfilling career and a happy family. Most days she’s able to keep it all together and glide through life. But then, in one unalterable moment, everything changes. After school pickup one day, she stops her car to wave a teenage boy across the street…just as another car comes hurtling down the road and slams into him. Meg can’t help but blame herself for her role in this horrific disaster. Full of remorse, she throws herself into helping the boy’s family as he rehabs from his injuries. But the more…
Berry Blitz Torte Recipe King Arthur Bakealong
This Berry Blitz Torte is Ah-mazing. Don’t be discouraged, my friends. I know this recipe is a bit intimidating, at least it was to me. But, it is worth the work & I can’t wait to make it again with fresh picked berries this summer. Check out the Bakealong Blog for the full recipe. You make 2 basic cake recipes, top each of them with meringue & then sprinkle cinnamon, sugar & almonds. It;s several steps, but one piece at at time, right? The pastry cream is my new favorite indulgence. You’ll want to whip it up first & chill it. I’m Really Into King Arthur Flour’s blog because they…
The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert Book Review
The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication date May 16, 2017 Focused and unassuming fifth generation cider-maker Sanna Lund has one desire: to live a simple, quiet life on her family’s apple orchard in Door County, Wisconsin. Although her business is struggling, Sanna remains fiercely devoted to the orchard, despite her brother’s attempts to convince their aging father to sell the land. Single dad Isaac Banks has spent years trying to shield his son Sebastian from his troubled mother. Fleeing heartbreak at home, Isaac packed up their lives and the two headed out on an adventure, driving across the country. Chance—or fate—led…
Luck, Love & Lemon Pie by Amy E. Reichert Book Review
Luck, Love & Lemon Pie by Amy E. Reichert Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication July 12, 2016 When Milwaukee-area wife and mother MJ Boudreaux notices her husband Chris seems more interested in the casino than her, she’s more bothered that she isn’t upset than by her husband’s absence. She picks up poker as a way for them to spend more time together—and reignite their marital flame. Although the game doesn’t give her the quality time with Chris that she’d hoped, MJ finds she has a knack for it. Increasingly unhappy at home, she turns to the felt top of the poker table for comfort. Intoxicated with newfound freedom,…
Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Alexa & Echo Show
Hey Alexa, can you play “Bad Things” by MGK & Camila Cabello? Hey Alexa, can you order more toilet paper? Hey Alexa, can you set an alarm for 7:30 AM? Hey Alexa, stop playing. MIND BLOWN! UPDATE 5.9.17 Have y’all seen the newest Amazon product, the Echo Show? It’s Alexa with video & I’m stoked about it. Echo show plays live videos from YouTube, can re-order your Amazon items with a simple command, easily picks up phone calls (with video). With drop in, it’s like our old instant messenger where we can be available if one of our buddies wants to drop in & say ‘Hello’. WE…
Grandma Luella’s Coconut Cake Recipe
I was Really Into this book, The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy Reichert. I loved Lou, fell in love with Milwaukee & can’t wait to read more from Amy. Also, this book features a hell of a recipe for Coconut Cream Cake. This cake is so delicious that it deserves a full post of it’s own. I made this cake twice in a week- we LOVED it! The recipe is listed below. I also found a new addiction after making this cake. I toasted extra coconut & it makes a perfect late night snack. I seriously just eat it out of the bag. The sweetened coconut was delish, but…
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert Book Review
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Published July 21, 2015 In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern. Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review practically…
Really Into Lipstick
Really Into Lipstick Of course, we are Really Into lipstick, but the hardest part is picking the right one! We have picked some of our favorites, from drugstore to department store, to share with you. What lipsticks are you Really Into? Bailey: You already know that we are really into Nordstrom, so here is a cream lipstick from the NARS and I am absolutely addicted to it! It’s the “Banned Red” shade & it is on fleek. Every time I get dressed up for a night out, this is on my lips! It gives a dark but not brooding look to my lips & it makes my hazel eyes pop!…
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