An easy way to save money when you cook a lot is to know what’s in season. These items will most likely be on sale. With this thought, I’m going to try to start a new monthly post where I tell you what items are in season for this month and I suggest some recipes. BTW, I like to choose recipes that are simple, easy, and fast!
So for the month of August here are the fruits and veggies in season:
I like to bookmark things that I might buy for my future house. BTW, I’m a huge geek so a lot of the things I like have a nerd-inspired look to them. Here’s a peek:
I don’t know why but I’ve always had a mini-crush on key racks. Yeah, I know that’s weird! I can just imagine stepping in the door and placing my keys on the key rack. I’m always paranoid about losing my keys or forgetting my keys the minute I close the door. This way I always know where it is and it’s easy to remember to grab on my way out. I love these DIY key racks by Design Sponge made by wood and wrapping paper! I have the CUTEST robot wrapping paper that would just be perfect for this!
I’ve also decided I must have a wall mounted bottle opener, especially one as cute as this! Can you tell I love useful things that also double as art?? I could probably make a diy project out of this one too and be able to use whatever stencil I want (ROBOTS? or ELEPHANTS?).
In my office, these ultra nerdy posters would be hanging on the wall:
Web 2.0 Poster
If you can’t see the details click here for the larger version
and The Online Communities Poster
which you can buy here.
I love maps and I love the internet!
And lastly, on my couch would sit these lovely DOS directories pillows (notice how the directories can be tailored to represent your interests?). I can see boyrobot shaking his head at this one. :)
These are not for sale but could easily be replicated with some silkscreening or for the very crafty ambitious…embroidery!
OMG I have never cried so much watching a tv show. If you enjoy documentaries, you must check out A&E’s award winning series called Intervention (It’s now on it’s 5th season but this is the first time I’ve watched it). Each episode chronicles a person who faces an addiction and how it affects their family and friends. At the end, the families and friends write letters to the person and plead that they get help by going to rehab.
A&E is having some kind of marathon. I just sat through 3 episodes!
The first one was a teenager who is addicted to opiates, oxycontin, and a variety of other drugs. He pretty much has lost all motivation in life and only lives for the next hit.
The second one was a world class discus thrower (#1 in the US) who gets tested positive for drugs the week before the olympic qualifications. From that point on, her life goes downhill to the point she has to steal money for drugs.
And the last one I saw was about a bulemic alcoholic who has been binging and purging for 11 years. Since he was 8! Can you imagine?
The saddest part about these documentaries are the families. All of the main people were at the point where they just couldn’t see what it was doing to their families or themselves and actually thought nobody even cared about them. At the end of the film, the letters are really heartfelt and touching. Especially when you can tell for the last few years, probably the only feelings they’ve expressed towards each other are anger and resentment. They finally get to say how they really feel. In the end, they all choose to go to rehab but not all of them stay. Just goes to show just how hard it can be to beat some of the addictions.
Anyways, check here for a schedule if you want to catch the next one!
Why am I not surprised that the American version of My Sassy Girl will be going straight to DVD? To be released on August 26 for those that are interested.
I’m disappointed in the trailer but I will definitely be renting this if I can find it. It sucks that it turned out so bad considering the people involved at least had some credibility!
Throughout the week, I’m always like…ooooh I should totally blog about this or that. Then when Monday (or Sunday night) rolls around, I completely draw a blank. I have nothing to say. What did I do all weekend? Nothing exciting. Well I did try a Colombian hot dog for the first time (a hot dog with pineapples, crushed potato chips, mayo, ketchup, and who knows what else. trust me, it worked.) And I also went swimming! But it was by myself. And I don’t even know how to swim so it was more like waddling around the 4 ft deep pool. See? Not exciting at all.
So help me out here. Is there anything you want to know about me? I would say most of the people who subscribe to this blog don’t know me in real life. Perhaps there is something you are wondering about me. If so, leave a comment and I’ll share it in my next brain dump!
I’m a big fan of those discount stores…99 cent store, dollar tree, big lots, etc. This new blog I’ve discovered, dollar store hack, is so much fun! Everything featured is made from items bought at a dollar store. For example:
chandelier
placemats made from rulers
knick knack wall holder made from ice cream scoopers
Qeeper - this is my shopping blog I run with my sister. Cute finds for under $30!
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