Quick, Get Me a 2 Year Old!

Some days I wish I had a little one running around and some days I enjoy sitting on my butt doing and worrying about absolutely nothing. Today is the first day I have thought about kidnapping a little one. A day where I wish I could just skip the 9 months of being large, the food cravings (OK, I can handle that) and the labor pains, and go find me a 2 Year Old that likes to party. I'll give them back afterwards. I swear. Because seriously, how awesome does this birthday party look?

A creative mom (way more creative than I could ever be) put together a Dr. Seuss themed b-day party for her two year old with the main character being Thing 2.

Everything about the party was done up in the theme from the color scheme to the "hairy" cupcakes. Although, there did seem to be a lot of sugar there. I'm pretty sure sugar and 2 year olds is not the best combo. Which is why the idea of just temporarily stealing a toddler is really the best idea. Get them all jacked up on sugar and give them right back to their rightful owners before things get wild. Because although "a person is a person, no matter how small," a small person jacked up on sugar is no fun at all.

Eat Me: Gas Station Brownies With a Twist

These brownies with the icing on top remind me of the cheap pre-made brownies you can buy at a gas station next to the buttery apple and cherry fruit pies (they're a guilty pleasure). Only these have got to be waaaay better- they've got marshmallow's in them! I wonder how these would taste in my "Edge Only" brownie pan one thoughtful grandmother bought me for Christmas one year...

I Can Do This!

Ok, maybe not pink... but I looooove the idea of a bright colored door in a cozy little spot. I have a door from my kitchen into my garage that is begging to be painted a hot color right now. Bright orange? Teal? Mossy Green? Oooh Green! Green sounds good!

Eat Me: The Perfect Cookie

What's better than brownies or chocolate chip cookies? Brownies inside a chocolate chip cookie.

Yup, that amazing combo does exist and I'm a little sad it had taken me 26 years to read about. This is definitely moving to the top of the Things-to-Eat-to-Get-Fat-Fast list.

Lighting Up The Bay

Lesson of the day: Boredom + Heat = Shopping!

With temperatures going over 100 degrees today I thought I would save some money on my energy bill by going to the mall where it's always freezing. Then when I got there I realized to really make that work I should have left my wallet at home :( Oh, well! I wasn't about to turn around, so I made the best of a horrible situation: I shopped and shopped and shopped.

My last stop was the best. Pottery Barn was on my way out and I almost passed it by but noticed they were having a big sale. Of course once inside I headed straight to the lamp department. For those of you lucky enough to have helped me move (thank you!), you know I have an affinity for lamps. I have more lamps than I have lighting needs. And up until today, I had more lamps than shades. The tragedy was righted when I spotted this beauty:

Oh, something else about me: I love maps. I got that knack from my Mama. I've got globes in my kitchen, vases with maps painted on them, and I am about to have a guest bathroom with maps tacked on the wall. The combination of a map and a lamp shade was a match made in heaven. Then throw in my aforementioned love of all things California then today's find was almost enough to make me drop to my me knees and praise the decorating gods. Check out what the shade is a map of:


That's right. The Bay Area (or the Yay if you're a rapper). Only thing missing is a little star to mark where the Bro and Sis are located. At least now I have a light to show me the way...

A Stately Drink

I love all things California. I even have an entire room in my house dedicated to the great state (OK, it's a big work in progress). Now I can put my mouth around the entire state and for only $12! Is the goose getting fat yet?

Eat Me: Fatty Dates

No, not chubby dudes on a Friday night. I'm talking about bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo. Yes please!

Eat Me: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm: Chorizo and Chocolate?

... and bread and olive oil. Such an interesting combination I just might have to try it.

Eat Me: Serious Eggs

These skillet eggs look serious.

I've done an egg bake for Thanksgiving morning once (or was it Christmas?). This seems similar but totally different. You get the idea. Definitely something I could make for another family breakfast. Don't know about the turmeric, though. I've never cooked with it. But I guess there's a first time for everything.

Eat Me: Freakin' Genius: Waffle Paninis

Not really a waffle, but a panini made with a waffle iron. Brilliant! Check out the other amazing things this person does with a waffle iron while you're on the site.

Eat Me: Oatmeal With a Fork

An oatmeal pancake seems pretty easy and pretty dang healthy. But there's that whole blender cleaning thing again....

Eat Me: Berries and 'Nanas

Not much of a banana fan, but when paired with the words "cake" "cream cheese" and "blueberries" I might be tempted to try it out.

Eat Me: Beer and Pretzles for Dessert

I'm slowly starting to like beer. I like pretzels and I loooove carmel so Ale & Beer Pretzels have to be good right?

Eat Me: A Good-For-You-Hollandaise

Using the blender scares me. Not because it's sharp, but requires a lot of clean up. It's bound to sit in my sink for a couple of days before I finally tackle it. Main ingredient: Avocado

I'm Back

Ok I'm back. I kind of got busy finding, buying, living in and now working on a house. There's a lot that needs to be done to the house and I wanted a place to document it all so here it goes.

Oh, and I keep finding these amazing recipes online that I want to save and be able to go back to them but haven't found a good way to save them, so I'll be doing that on here.