Reader Mailbag: Gone Fishing

No, not that fishing.  Reader (and Chicago celebrity) Jason Sacks writes: “You should do a blog post on Catfishing” You know what I say – my readers ask, they shall receive! I must admit, I still watch Teen Mom. Right now the current season is on Monday night at 10:00 p.m. est. Frankly, there is nothing else I watch in this time slot, so I’m typically multi-tasking while listening...

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Cooking with Brandi* in 2013

I like to cook. Let me repeat, I like to cook. However, I wish I had more time to cook up meals during the week. I do recognize what is preventing me to cook more during the week and I won’t disclose that here. Anyways, I kicked off 2013 with cooking more! It wasn’t a resolution, just finding time to pursue cooking! Here are some of the goodies that I’ve whipped up!   ·         S’Mores Cookies...

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I'm Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot

I try not to discuss my job a lot on this blog, but I will tell you that my client was an alcohol company for about three years. During this time, I began talking to my bartenders more. I’d “interview” them to find out what drinks and shots were currently trendy. I found it rather fascinating how quickly shot trends passed and were picked up by my friends. There were Jager Bombs, Alabama...

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Sweep Away 2012

Each year, my besties and I have an annual gift exchange (almost 10 years running!). While we buy a gift for one person, sometimes we share little goodies like nail polishes, ornaments and of course my annual Christmas mix tape (I mean CD!). This year, Reader Lindsay gifted us with these adorable broom ornaments. I thought I would share this with you all as a potential DIY project for next year...

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Shot of Flu

(photo source) I’ve been hit by the plague. Not so much the flu epidemic that they are covering in all forms of media, but another fun “virus” that brings with it aches in parts of your body that you didn’t know existed, some cool stomach sounds, hot/cold flashes and absolutely no appetite. No, I’m not pregnant and yes, I do understand that the no appetite is a blessing in New Year diet disguise....

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Flirty Thirty, Dirty Thirty...Ideas for 30th Birthday Parties

Last week, Shot of Brandi and Shot of Mom were challenged to come up with 30th birthday party themes. I never turn down a challenge, so I did some internal brainstorming and here’s what I came up with! Editor’s Note: I believe the best themes come from something that is “you.” Do you have a favorite color? TV show? Passion or hobby like cooking, crafting, etc.? Start there and then build out...

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