I am hearing from so many people that they are dreading the Christmas season. No parties, no cookie exchanges, no secret Santa, mostly all online shopping, and it goes on and on. I feel your pain. I think I am in denial most days and blast my Christmas music like everything will just turn around on Dec 1st. But the reality is, we might be really limited with our celebrating this year. So, I am going to do a few posts, once a week with a fun activity you can do to keep the Holiday spirit and your own spirits going.
Last year I saw the most beautiful silk beaded ornaments. They were actually kits that you make yourself. I am going to buy a few and ask a girlfriend or 2 over for takeout and to make a beautiful ornament. We can play Christmas music and have our own mini party. We’ve got this Fashionistas…Now to go order my ornament kits!!
To see the entire assortment of ornament kits click HERE.
Do you want to shop where I shop??? Well, next Wednesday some of my favorite brands and secret finds!!!! (and trust me…….you probably have never been on these sites) are going to do a special online sale for my readers with 10% your order. There are sooo many great things. I cannot wait for you to see!!! I am so excited to share them with you to kick off the Holiday season!!
There will be Work Out Clothes:
Fancy Sandals
Fancy Handbags:
Unique Home Decor Old and New:
Dresses Galore for all Occasions:
Decorative Candles and Home Fragrances for Yourself and For Gifts:
Cute and one of a kind Custom Celebration supplies and personalized gifts:
Chic Vintage Designer Jewelry
It’s no secret that I love Broadway. I love our blog, theater group. I love every show and the energy coming from the stage. I think this is because my parents really don’t love Broadway, even to this day. So we only went a couple of times, altogether. I BEGGGGGED to see Cats because I learned Memory on the piano and played it on repeat from 1982-1987!!!!!! Seeing it live was one of the best days of my childhood!!!! And, please note, back in the day, STEM was not really high on the curriculum but learning Broadway songs sure was!!! Fast forward to today. We are so fortunate to live so close to the city, where you can see a show almost every night. I still get so excited for every show. Broadway will be back and it will be better than ever…But today, our book club choice is incredible. Right now it is only available for pre-order but if you are a broadway lover, like me, you will want to get Singular Sensation (love this title): The Triumph of Broadway. by Michael Ridel. Until the lights go back on, here is the story:
The extraordinary story of a transformative decade on Broadway, featuring gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers—shows that changed the history of the American theater -Amazon.com
For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.
There is an awesome new place to pick up food for your family, B. Good, 342 Greenwich Ave. The menu is full of Burgers, Bowls, Salads, Smoothies, Shakes, and Kids Meals inspired by the seasons with only clean ingredients. It is truly a menu everyone will love. So far, the Beyond Burger, Eggplant Meatballs, and Harvest Kale Salad are my favorite. Luckily I was able to get the recipe to share with you. But I encourage you to try the real thing and visit B.Good real soon.
Harvest Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 butternut squash peeled and diced 1″ cubed
- 1 bunch kale, destemmed, rough chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1/2c chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 med. sized beet, peeled, diced
- 8 Brussel sprouts, halved
- 1 TBS pumpkin seeds
Directions
- Make the Balsamic vinaigrette: blend everything except for the oil. Add the oil and blend. Add more salt/Balsamic to taste.
- Marinate Kale: Add 2TBS of oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix together with your hands for 30 seconds to tenderize the greens. Let this sit for 10 min. The longer the Kale sits, the better. You can even make this the day before.
- Put brussel sprouts, squash, and beets on a baking sheet with a little oil and salt. Roast on 400 degrees for about 6 minutes until fork tender.
- Assemble salad in a large shallow bowl: Kale on the bottom, top Kale with rows of ingredients, add dressing, top with pumpkin seeds.
Like everything else in 2020, Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different this year. But that does not mean that you cannot treat yourself to a little something new. Whether you want to dress up or lounge around in a cozy sweater. We’ve got you covered. How are you spending this Thanksgiving? Remember keep it safe but keep it fashion!!!!
Watching new shows on TV or online is a great way to pass time and relax after work or school. Media can provide a much-needed escape from the reality of the real world. If you’re an avid tv consumer, you probably keep your eyes peeled for new, exciting shows you can record, stream or watch live. Geoff Johns has developed and executively produced a new web TV series you should consider checking out. If you’re a big fan of action, adventure, and comic books, Stargirl is right up your alley. Here are three unusual facts about the show you may not know about this character.
Stargirl Has Some Big Shoes To Fill
Like a lot of comic book series, characters are connected, and storylines are developed because new people step in to fill new positions. Stargirl is linked to a much larger legacy and is simply continuing on the path of saving people and fighting evil. She’s following in the footsteps of Starman and the heroes that came after him. Another fun fact about Stargirl is she’s the first female to be a part of the legacy. Talk about girl power!
2. Her Staff is Super Important
Some superheroes have powers of their own, but Stargirl taps into her supernatural ability because of a powerful staff. Only a few heroes have had access to the staff, and the staff is responsible for giving her strength and superpowers to fight evil and do good. The staff can actually shift shapes, but Stargirl uses the weapon in staff form when she goes to battle. Her staff gives her an extra boost of power to fulfill her destiny.
3. Stargirl Wasn’t Her Original Name
Before Stargirl was born, she was known as the Star-Spangled Kid. In older days, she was a golden-age hero who was fighting off Nazis and stopping crime. The show goes into the relationship of her new stepfather who she isn’t a big fan of in the beginning. However, as time goes on, she grows to love her stepdad for reasons that far outweigh him being her dad. Instead, she realizes the supernatural power in her stepdad, too.
When you watch a new show, it’s easy to get caught up in what you see, but there’s a lot of caveats and facts that can be missed when you watch a show for the first time. These facts may be subtle, but they give a lot of context and backstory for a new show that’s worth checking out.